Walton Crime Overview
Walton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Buckinghamshire, and is the 88th safest overall out of Buckinghamshire's 220 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Walton in 2020 was 32 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 103% lower than the Buckinghamshire rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Walton is the 130th safest small town, and the 5,285th safest location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2016, Walton was the worst small town in Buckinghamshire for other crime, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.42 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Walton are violence and sexual offences, with 172 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 14. This is 13% higher than 2019's figure of 150 offences and a difference of 1.84 from 2019's crime rate of 13. Walton's least common crime is robbery, with 2 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 250% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Walton to other towns and cities
See how Walton shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Walton and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Walton Crime Map
Crime in Walton Compared To Buckinghamshire
Summary of Crimes in Walton This Year
| Walton | Buckinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 56 | 4.69 | 7,912 | 9.73 | 107% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.59 | 843 | 1.04 | 76% safer |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.34 | 2,728 | 3.35 | 150% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 33 | 2.76 | 5,583 | 6.86 | 149% safer |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.17 | 2,110 | 2.59 | 121% safer |
| Other Crime | 10 | 0.84 | 1,297 | 1.59 | 89% safer |
| Other Theft | 17 | 1.42 | 4,529 | 5.57 | 292% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 6 | 0.50 | 575 | 0.71 | 42% safer |
| Public Order | 30 | 2.51 | 4,031 | 4.96 | 98% safer |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.17 | 430 | 0.53 | 212% safer |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.75 | 2,302 | 2.83 | 277% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.25 | 771 | 0.95 | 280% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 58 | 4.85 | 5,258 | 6.46 | 33% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 172 | 14.39 | 21,682 | 26.65 | 85% safer |
Walton Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazlemere | 160 | 17.20 | 83% safer |
| Hughenden | 142 | 17.57 | 80% safer |
| Broughton | 171 | 21.06 | 50% safer |
| Chepping Wycombe | 394 | 27.86 | 13% safer |
| Bradwell | 285 | 29.94 | 5% safer |
| Walton | 377 | 31.55 | - |
| Great Missenden | 353 | 36.59 | 14% more dangerous |
| Burnham | 484 | 40.49 | 22% more dangerous |
| Stony Stratford | 314 | 40.82 | 23% more dangerous |
| Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow | 357 | 42.06 | 25% more dangerous |
| Wendover | 375 | 44.02 | 28% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Walton
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Walton
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mozart Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Brantham Close | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Mapledurham | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Robbery | On or near Simpson Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Tongwell Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Spearmint Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newport Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Newport Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Newport Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Newport Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Other theft | On or near Timbold Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Brahms Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Boxberry Gardens | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Burano Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Burglary | On or near The Nortons | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Public order | On or near Twinflower | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Khasiaberry | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| October 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| October 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Cloudberry | Local resolution |
Walton Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.33 | 1.4 | 0.50 | 0.59 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 2.6 | 4.4 | 3.9 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.67 | 0.67 | 0.67 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | - | 0.42 | 0.67 | 0.84 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 5 | 9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.17 | 0.50 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.7 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.08 | 0.33 | 0.59 | 0.17 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 1.7 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 0.75 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.33 | 0.25 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.6 | 7 | 9 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | Getting worse |
Changes In Walton's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Walton to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Walton | 31.55 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 53% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 59% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 62% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 63% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 68% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 69% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 71% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 76% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 77% more dangerous |
Crime in Walton's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Tree & Tilbrook | 501 | 62 | First |
Crime in Walton During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Walton change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in December, when Walton saw a 325% increase in violence and sexual offences. Walton saw a large fall in other theft during March, when it fell by 86% compared to March in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -67% | +40% | -67% | +233% | +38% | -50% | -42% | - | -80% | -33% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -67% | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -78% | +33% | -33% | -33% | -57% | +100% | -43% | -50% | +100% | +200% |
| Drugs | -67% | - | +50% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -86% | -80% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -25% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | - | -25% | -33% | - | +150% | - | -50% | +300% | +300% | -50% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | - | -67% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -22% | -50% | -50% | -43% | -75% | -83% | -83% | -57% | -86% | -54% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +15% | +167% | +14% | +10% | +73% | +80% | -14% | +27% | +21% | +325% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Walton
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Walton's local territorial police force is the Thames Valley Police.How dangerous is Walton?
Walton is among the top 10 safest small towns in Buckinghamshire.What is Walton's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Walton are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Walton?
Walton's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021