Is Princes Risborough Safe?
Crime statistics for Princes Risborough. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 711 total crimes recorded in Princes Risborough
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Princes Risborough — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Princes Risborough safe?
Princes Risborough has a CrimeRadar safety score of 22/100, rated High Crime. A total of 711 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 24% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Princes Risborough are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough in the last 12 months?
711 crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough 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 24% compared to the previous 12-month period (936 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 279 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Princes Risborough?
The most common crime in Princes Risborough is Violent Crime, with 279 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 39.2% 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 Princes Risborough increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Princes Risborough is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 24% — from 936 crimes in the previous 12 months to 711 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Princes Risborough?
Princes Risborough has a safety score of 22 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 Princes Risborough compare to the Thames Valley Police average?
Princes Risborough has a safety score of 22/100, while the Thames Valley Police force area average is 13/100. Princes Risborough is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Princes Risborough?
25% of crimes recorded in Princes Risborough 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 Princes Risborough?
279 violent crimes were recorded in Princes Risborough in the last 12 months — representing 39.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 83 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 Princes Risborough last updated?
The crime data for Princes Risborough was last updated in May 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 Princes Risborough with other areas?
You can compare Princes Risborough 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.