Thames Valley Police

Is Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow Safe?

Crime statistics for Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,632 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,632 Crimes (last 12 months)
35% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑0.7% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,632 total crimes recorded in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow

Violent Crime
557 34.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
155 9.5%
Vehicle Crime
150 9.2%
Shoplifting
145 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
139 8.5%
Other Theft
123 7.5%
Public Order
116 7.1%
Burglary
101 6.2%
Drugs
51 3.1%
Other Crime
42 2.6%
Robbery
16 1%
Possession of Weapons
13 0.8%
Bicycle Theft
12 0.7%
Theft from Person
12 0.7%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow — last 12 months

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Safest Areas Near Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow

Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow by safety score

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow safe?

Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,632 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.7% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow in the last 12 months?

1,632 crimes were recorded in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,621 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 557 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow?

The most common crime in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow is Violent Crime, with 557 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 34.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.7% — from 1,621 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,632 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow?

Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow compare to the Thames Valley Police average?

Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow has a safety score of 8/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow?

35% of crimes recorded in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Thames Valley Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow?

557 violent crimes were recorded in Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow in the last 12 months — representing 34.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 155 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow last updated?

The crime data for Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow with other areas?

You can compare Burnham, Farnhams and Taplow with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.