Is Denham and Gerrards Cross Safe?
Crime statistics for Denham and Gerrards Cross. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,149 total crimes recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Denham and Gerrards Cross — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Denham and Gerrards Cross safe?
Denham and Gerrards Cross has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,149 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Denham and Gerrards Cross are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross in the last 12 months?
1,149 crimes were recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,216 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 383 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Denham and Gerrards Cross?
The most common crime in Denham and Gerrards Cross is Violent Crime, with 383 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 33.3% 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Denham and Gerrards Cross is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5.5% — from 1,216 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,149 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Denham and Gerrards Cross?
Denham and Gerrards Cross has a safety score of 10 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Denham and Gerrards Cross has a safety score of 10/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 11/100. Denham and Gerrards Cross 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross?
34.8% of crimes recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross?
383 violent crimes were recorded in Denham and Gerrards Cross in the last 12 months — representing 33.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 127 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross last updated?
The crime data for Denham and Gerrards Cross 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 Denham and Gerrards Cross with other areas?
You can compare Denham and Gerrards Cross 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.