Denham and Gerrards Cross vs Finchampstead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Denham and Gerrards Cross Thames Valley Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      24/100
      Finchampstead Thames Valley Police

      Denham and Gerrards Cross vs Finchampstead Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Denham and Gerrards Cross
      Thames Valley Police
      1,149 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.5% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      24/100
      High Crime
      Finchampstead
      Thames Valley Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Denham and Gerrards Cross
      B Finchampstead
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      24/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,149
      657
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,216
      661
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.5%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Denham and Gerrards Cross
      B Finchampstead
      Violent Crime
      383 ↓3%
      266 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      127 ↑31%
      109 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      103 ↓3%
      57 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      132 ↓10%
      36 ↓18%
      Burglary
      76 ↓8%
      33 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑18%
      44 ↓17%
      Drugs
      26 ↓30%
      4 ↓71%
      Public Order
      99 ↓4%
      39 ↓5%
      Robbery
      9 ↓10%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      49 ↓57%
      47 ↑114%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑117%
      1 ↓83%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↑40%
      17 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Denham and Gerrards Cross safer than Finchampstead?

      Denham and Gerrards Cross has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,149 crimes in the last 12 months. Finchampstead has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 657 crimes. Finchampstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Denham and Gerrards Cross vs Finchampstead?

      Denham and Gerrards Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Finchampstead shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead?

      In Denham and Gerrards Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (383 incidents). In Finchampstead, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead?

      Denham and Gerrards Cross recorded 127 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Finchampstead recorded 109. 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross vs Finchampstead?

      Violent crime in Denham and Gerrards Cross totalled 383 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Finchampstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Denham and Gerrards Cross recorded 1,216 crimes (now 1,149, a change of -5.5%). Finchampstead recorded 661 crimes previously (now 657, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead?

      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. Denham and Gerrards Cross has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Finchampstead has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead?

      Denham and Gerrards Cross falls within the Thames Valley Police boundary. Finchampstead 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross and Finchampstead?

      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 Denham and Gerrards Cross or Finchampstead on a crime map?

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

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