Crime is stable and MODERATE in New Denham
New Denham crime rate is 99.3 per 1,000, with a safety score of 77. Find detailed statistics, trends, and local comparisons for New Denham.
New Denham's crime rate is higher than UK average
Based on population of 1,893 over 12 months
Data last updated: September 2025. Source: Police.uk, ONS, Home Office.
| Overall Crime Rate | 99.3 per 1,000 people |
|---|---|
| Property Crime Rate | 32.2 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Crime Rate | 93.4 per 1,000 people |
| UK Average Property Crime Rate | 33.2 per 1,000 people |
| Safety Score | 77 out of 100 |
| Population | 1,893 |
| Trend | stable |
| Comparison | higher than UK average |
| Crime Type | Total Count | Per 1,000 People | Percentage of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 67 | 35.4 | 36% |
| Public order | 26 | 13.7 | 14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 11.6 | 12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 9.5 | 10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 7.4 | 7% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 7.4 | 7% |
| Burglary | 7 | 3.7 | 4% |
| Drugs | 7 | 3.7 | 4% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.1 | 2% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.6 | 2% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.1 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.1 | 1% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.5 | 1% |
New Denham experiences an overall crime rate of 99.3 per 1,000 people per year, which is slightly higher than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. With a safety score of 77 out of 100, New Denham is marginally less safe than the national average safety score of 78. The area has seen a stable trend in crime year-over-year, with a slight increase of 1.6%. This data provides a comprehensive overview of the local safety landscape.
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Protect Against These ThreatsIn New Denham, the most prevalent crime types are violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.6% of all reported crimes with 67 incidents (35.4 per 1,000 residents). This is followed by public order offences at 13.8% (26 crimes) and anti-social behaviour, which makes up 11.7% (22 crimes). Property-related crimes, including burglary (7 crimes, 3.7 per 1,000), other theft (18 crimes, 9.5 per 1,000), vehicle crime (14 crimes, 7.4 per 1,000), criminal damage and arson (14 crimes, 7.4 per 1,000), shoplifting (4 crimes, 2.1 per 1,000), theft from the person (2 crimes, 1.1 per 1,000), robbery (1 crime, 0.5 per 1,000), and bicycle theft (1 crime, 0.5 per 1,000), collectively result in a property crime rate of 32.2 per 1,000 residents per year. This figure is comparable to the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000, indicating a moderate to high risk for homeowners and residents in terms of property security.
New Denham has a 6.3% higher crime rate than the UK average.
New Denham has experienced a stable trend in its crime statistics, with a slight year-over-year increase of 1.6%. Looking at the monthly data, crime rates have shown some fluctuation. After a rate of 7.4 per 1,000 in October 2024, there was a notable peak in January 2025 at 12.7 per 1,000, and another high in February 2025 at 11.1 per 1,000. These variations suggest that while the overall trend is relatively stable, there are specific periods of elevated activity that residents should be aware of.
Understanding peak crime times helps you stay vigilant and secure your property when it matters most.
Simulated Data
This heatmap shows estimated crime patterns based on New Denham's crime statistics, crime type distribution, and general knowledge of when different crimes typically occur. This is not real historical data for specific times.
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Different crimes occur at different times. This breakdown shows which crime types dominate each time period.
6am - 12pm
Morning hours see elevated theft as commercial areas open, vehicle crime during commutes, and some burglary.
12pm - 6pm
Afternoon sees burglary attempts while residents are out and peak theft during busy shopping hours.
6pm - 12am
Evening often brings a mix of anti-social behaviour, public order issues, and property-related incidents.
12am - 6am
Night sees higher burglary rates when properties are unoccupied or residents asleep and increased vehicle crime.
These crime patterns are estimated using the Crime Survey for England and Wales (ONS) time-of-day data, weighted by New Denham's specific crime type distribution from Police.uk. This is not real historical data for specific times in New Denham, but a model-generated estimate based on the area's crime composition and national timing patterns.
Analysis of crime patterns in New Denham reveals distinct trends throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) show a higher proportion of theft-related incidents at 50%, alongside vehicle crime at 19% and burglary at 9%. As the day progresses into the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft remains the most common at 55%, with vehicle crime at 7% and burglary at 16%. Evening hours (6pm-12am) see a shift, with 'other' crimes dominating at 39% and vehicle crime at 21%, while theft decreases to 25%. During the night (12am-6am), vehicle crime peaks at 48%, with burglary at 17%, indicating a strong focus on property-related offences, particularly vehicle crime, during these times.
How quickly do police respond to emergencies?
Emergency 999 calls requiring immediate attendance — crimes in progress, threat to life, or serious injury.
Serious incidents needing prompt response but no immediate threat to life — recent crimes, vulnerable victims.
Emergency Response
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When comparing New Denham to its neighbouring areas, a clearer regional safety context emerges. New Denham's overall crime rate of 99.3 per 1,000 residents is slightly higher than the UK average. Nearby Denham, Baker's Wood, Higher Denham, and Tatling End all contribute to the understanding of local crime dynamics. New Denham's crime rate, being above the national average, suggests a need for residents to be particularly mindful of local conditions when viewed against its immediate surroundings in Buckinghamshire.
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How we source and verify crime information for New Denham
The crime rate represents the number of recorded incidents per thousand residents in New Denham. This approach ensures fair comparison regardless of area population size.
All statistics come from official government sources: Police.uk provides recorded crime data while the Office for National Statistics supplies population figures. We aggregate data at multiple geographic levels for context.
Crimes per 1k residents = (Total incidents ÷ Population) × 1,000
Our statistics derive entirely from UK government databases:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Last updated: September 2025
New data is released by Police.uk approximately every two months
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