Total Crime Rate
73.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
44.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Barkus Way area has the 8th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Chiltern Villages , and the 416th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Barkus Way (HP14 3RF) in the last 12 months was 73.3 per 1,000 residents and was 151.8% higher than the Chiltern Villages average (29.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 44.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barkus Way (HP14 3RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hart Moor Close, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Musgrave Walk (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Anderson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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