Wolverton and Greenleys Crime Overview
Wolverton and Greenleys is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Buckinghamshire, and is the 53rd most dangerous overall out of Buckinghamshire's 220 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wolverton and Greenleys in 2020 was 50 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 28% lower than the Buckinghamshire rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wolverton and Greenleys is the 397th safest small town, and the 3,065th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2015, Wolverton and Greenleys had the worst crime rate in Buckinghamshire for possession of weapons, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Wolverton and Greenleys are violence and sexual offences, with 267 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 16% higher than 2019's figure of 225 offences and a difference of 3.02 from 2019's crime rate of 16. Wolverton and Greenleys's least common crime is robbery, with 7 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 14% from 2019's figure of 8 crimes.
Compare Wolverton and Greenleys to other towns and cities
See how Wolverton and Greenleys shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Wolverton and Greenleys and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Wolverton and Greenleys Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Wolverton and Greenleys This Year
| Wolverton and Greenleys | Buckinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 81 | 5.83 | 7,912 | 9.73 | 67% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.72 | 843 | 1.04 | 44% safer |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.44 | 2,728 | 3.35 | 133% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 76 | 5.47 | 5,583 | 6.86 | 25% safer |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.74 | 2,110 | 2.59 | 5% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 13 | 0.94 | 1,297 | 1.59 | 69% safer |
| Other Theft | 75 | 5.40 | 4,529 | 5.57 | 3.1% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.65 | 575 | 0.71 | 9% safer |
| Public Order | 55 | 3.96 | 4,031 | 4.96 | 25% safer |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.50 | 430 | 0.53 | 6% safer |
| Shoplifting | 48 | 3.46 | 2,302 | 2.83 | 18% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 10 | 0.72 | 771 | 0.95 | 32% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 66 | 4.75 | 5,258 | 6.46 | 36% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 267 | 19.22 | 21,682 | 26.65 | 39% safer |
Crime in Wolverton and Greenleys Compared To Buckinghamshire
Wolverton and Greenleys Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wooburn | 482 | 45.32 | 10% safer |
| Gerrards Cross | 386 | 45.88 | 9% safer |
| Buckingham | 673 | 46.55 | 7% safer |
| Stantonbury | 545 | 47.29 | 6% safer |
| Princes Risborough | 383 | 48.17 | 3.7% safer |
| Wolverton and Greenleys | 694 | 49.97 | - |
| Great Linford | 977 | 50.02 | 0.10% more dangerous |
| Amersham | 802 | 52.67 | 5% more dangerous |
| Newport Pagnell | 794 | 53.81 | 7% more dangerous |
| Shenley Church End | 919 | 57.57 | 13% more dangerous |
| Campbell Park | 977 | 58.80 | 15% more dangerous |
Wolverton and Greenleys Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.2 | 0.86 | 0.22 | 0.72 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.5 | 6 | 3.7 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 2.7 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.72 | 0.72 | 0.86 | 0.94 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 11 | 13 | 11 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.0 | 0.43 | 0.65 | 0.65 | Safer |
| Public Order | 1.8 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 4.0 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.50 | 0.65 | 0.58 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 6 | 4.5 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.58 | 0.72 | 0.86 | 0.72 | No change |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 7 | 6 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 12 | 18 | 16 | 19 | Getting worse |
Changes In Wolverton and Greenleys's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Wolverton and Greenleys to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wolverton and Greenleys | 49.97 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 26% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 35% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 40% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 42% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 42% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 49% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 51% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 53% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 62% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 64% more dangerous |
Crime in Wolverton and Greenleys's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton | 686 | 83 | First |
Crime in Wolverton and Greenleys During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wolverton and Greenleys change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Wolverton and Greenleys saw a 600% increase in public order. Wolverton and Greenleys saw a large fall in other theft during September, when it fell by 92% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -63% | -25% | -40% | +8% | -40% | -31% | +17% | -29% | -33% | +25% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Burglary | -67% | - | -75% | -86% | -85% | -50% | -50% | +50% | -80% | -50% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -44% | -33% | -33% | -58% | - | -13% | +10% | -44% | +100% | - |
| Drugs | - | - | -50% | - | - | -20% | +100% | - | +400% | +400% |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | +300% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -7% | -91% | -69% | -60% | -53% | -79% | -92% | -43% | -77% | -78% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -67% | - | -67% | - | +600% | +300% | +25% | +300% | +300% | +250% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Shoplifting | +50% | +300% | +350% | -29% | -86% | - | -13% | -67% | -80% | - |
| Theft From the Person | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -60% | -78% | +150% | - | -38% | -45% | +50% | -50% | -60% | -43% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +11% | +64% | -5% | +65% | +9% | -22% | -4% | +20% | -5% | +100% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wolverton and Greenleys
What police force serves Wolverton and Greenleys?
Wolverton and Greenleys's local territorial police force is the Thames Valley Police.How dangerous is Wolverton and Greenleys?
Wolverton and Greenleys is among the top 20 most dangerous small towns in Buckinghamshire.What is Wolverton and Greenleys's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Wolverton and Greenleys are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Wolverton and Greenleys?
Wolverton and Greenleys's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021