Total Crime Rate
25.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Silvermead area has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Bernwood , and the 474th 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 Silvermead (HP18 9JS) in the last 12 months was 25.6 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Silvermead (HP18 9JS), the main crime hotspot is near Waterperry Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 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 | Waterperry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterperry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterperry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterperry Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kings Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kings Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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