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Crime in Princes Risborough

Princes Risborough had 125 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 55th of 100 Buckinghamshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 10% below the middle Buckinghamshire area. Crime was up 11% on the three months before.

HP27, Buckinghamshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Princes Risborough

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49.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
55 of 100Buckinghamshire rank1st is the highest rate
+11%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

28 Mar 46 Apr 39 May 41 Jun 31 Jul 53 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Princes Risborough. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5947%
anti-social behaviour2016%
criminal damage108%
shoplifting86%
public order76%
vehicle crime65%
other crime43%
theft22%

Princes Risborough against Buckinghamshire

TypePrinces Risborough per 1,000Middle Buckinghamshire areaChange
Violence23.423.2▲ 31%
Burglary0.81.8–
Vehicle crime2.42.4–
Anti-social behaviour7.97.9▲ 18%
Theft and robbery24.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Horsenden56▲ 44%
Princes Risborough49.6▲ 11%
Askett44.9▲ 64%
Monks Risborough29.2▲ 9%
Longwick28▼ 32%
Whiteleaf21.5▼ 3%
Cadsden19.9–
See every Buckinghamshire area ranked on the crime in Buckinghamshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Princes Risborough a safe area?

Princes Risborough had about 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 55 of 100 Buckinghamshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Princes Risborough?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by anti-social behaviour (20) and criminal damage (10).