Beaconsfield vs Princes Risborough

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Beaconsfield Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Princes Risborough Thames Valley Police

      Beaconsfield vs Princes Risborough Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Beaconsfield
      Thames Valley Police
      851 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      21% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Princes Risborough
      Thames Valley Police
      998 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Beaconsfield
      B Princes Risborough
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      851
      998
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      971
      972
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↑2.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Beaconsfield
      B Princes Risborough
      Violent Crime
      266 ↓13%
      394 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↑21%
      121 ↑89%
      Other Theft
      83 ↓10%
      98 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      83 ↓48%
      43 ↓43%
      Burglary
      48 ↓8%
      48 ↑2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑6%
      92 ↑35%
      Drugs
      26 ↑86%
      25 ↑67%
      Public Order
      62 ↓11%
      65 ↑5%
      Robbery
      8 ↓11%
      4 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      67 ↓21%
      61 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑25%
      4 ↓56%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑21%
      32 ↑88%
      Overall Verdict
      A Beaconsfield is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Beaconsfield safer than Princes Risborough?

      Beaconsfield has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 851 crimes in the last 12 months. Princes Risborough has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 998 crimes. Beaconsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Beaconsfield vs Princes Risborough?

      Beaconsfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Princes Risborough shows +2.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough?

      In Beaconsfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Princes Risborough, it is Violent Crime (394 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough?

      Beaconsfield recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Princes Risborough recorded 121. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Beaconsfield vs Princes Risborough?

      Violent crime in Beaconsfield totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 394 in Princes Risborough. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Beaconsfield recorded 971 crimes (now 851, a change of -12.4%). Princes Risborough recorded 972 crimes previously (now 998, +2.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Beaconsfield has a resolution rate of 21% and Princes Risborough has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough?

      Beaconsfield falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Princes Risborough is covered by Thames Valley Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Beaconsfield or Princes Risborough on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Beaconsfield and Princes Risborough. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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