Total Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Giffard Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Bernwood , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Giffard Way (HP18 9DW) in the last 12 months was 9.7 per 1,000 residents and was 70.2% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -28.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Giffard Way (HP18 9DW), the main crime hotspot is near Highfield. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bernwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Friars Furlong | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Highfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lacemakers | Under investigation |
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