Total Crime Rate
33.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Battingswood Gardens area has the 11th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Ridgeway East , and the 651st lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Battingswood Gardens (HP14 4SR) in the last 12 months was 33.7 per 1,000 residents and was 22.3% higher than the Ridgeway East average (27.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 166.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 76.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Battingswood Gardens (HP14 4SR), the main crime hotspot is near Clappins Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ridgeway East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clappins Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Allen Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clappins Lane | Under investigation |
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