Total Crime Rate
33.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Walnut Close area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Bernwood , and the 641st 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 Walnut Close (HP18 9DD) in the last 12 months was 33.3 per 1,000 residents and was 1.7% higher than the Bernwood average (32.7 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 Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Walnut Close (HP18 9DD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Pinners Way, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Weaver Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bernwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lacemakers | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield | Under investigation |
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