Bradwell Crime Overview
Bradwell is among the top 5 safest small towns in Buckinghamshire, and is the 81st safest overall out of Buckinghamshire's 220 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bradwell in 2020 was 30 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 114% lower than the Buckinghamshire rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Bradwell is the 114th safest small town, and the 4,911st safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
The most common crimes in Bradwell are violence and sexual offences, with 107 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 11. This is 6% lower than 2019's figure of 113 offences and a difference of 0.63 from 2019's crime rate of 12. Bradwell's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 400% from 2019's figure of 5 crimes.
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See how Bradwell shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Bradwell and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Bradwell Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Bradwell This Year
| Bradwell | Buckinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 31 | 3.26 | 7,912 | 9.73 | 198% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.74 | 843 | 1.04 | 41% safer |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.10 | 2,728 | 3.35 | 60% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 32 | 3.36 | 5,583 | 6.86 | 104% safer |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.05 | 2,110 | 2.59 | 147% safer |
| Other Crime | 3 | 0.32 | 1,297 | 1.59 | 397% safer |
| Other Theft | 16 | 1.68 | 4,529 | 5.57 | 232% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1 | 0.11 | 575 | 0.71 | 545% safer |
| Public Order | 11 | 1.16 | 4,031 | 4.96 | 328% safer |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 2.10 | 2,302 | 2.83 | 35% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 8 | 0.84 | 771 | 0.95 | 13% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 50 | 5.25 | 5,258 | 6.46 | 23% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 107 | 11.24 | 21,682 | 26.65 | 137% safer |
Crime in Bradwell Compared To Buckinghamshire
Bradwell Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlemere | 160 | 17.20 | 74% safer |
| Hughenden | 142 | 17.57 | 70% safer |
| Broughton | 171 | 21.06 | 42% safer |
| Chepping Wycombe | 394 | 27.86 | 7% safer |
| Bradwell | 285 | 29.94 | - |
| Walton | 377 | 31.55 | 5% more dangerous |
| Great Missenden | 353 | 36.59 | 18% more dangerous |
| Burnham | 484 | 40.49 | 26% more dangerous |
| Stony Stratford | 314 | 40.82 | 27% more dangerous |
| Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow | 357 | 42.06 | 29% more dangerous |
Bradwell Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 5 | 9 | 3.6 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.63 | 0.42 | 0.32 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 3.7 | 2.9 | 4.4 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.32 | 1.6 | 0.32 | 1.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.84 | 0.42 | 0.74 | 0.32 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 1.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.21 | 0.32 | 0.53 | 0.11 | Safer |
| Public Order | 0.95 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.2 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 0.74 | 0.11 | 2.1 | 2.1 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.42 | 0.21 | - | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.6 | 4.9 | 6 | 5 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | Getting worse |
Changes In Bradwell's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Bradwell to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | 29.94 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 56% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 61% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 64% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 65% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 69% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 71% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 72% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 77% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 78% more dangerous |
Crime in Bradwell During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Bradwell change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Bradwell saw a 300% increase in burglary. Bradwell saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during April, when it fell by 75% compared to April in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | - | -75% | - | +200% | -20% | - | - | +250% | +50% | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +300% | - | -50% | - | -50% | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | - | - | - | -20% | -67% | +40% | -25% | - | - | - |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | - | - | - | +50% | - | -33% | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | +25% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | -50% | -20% | -69% | +50% | +300% | -40% | +150% | +67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | - | - | -29% | -38% | -7% | -10% | -62% | +36% | -30% | -9% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Bradwell
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Bradwell's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021