Total Crime Rate
56.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Glebe Cottages area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chess Valley , and the 601st highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Glebe Cottages (HP5 1LY) in the last 12 months was 56.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.7% lower than the Chess Valley average (70.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 34.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 116.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Glebe Cottages (HP5 1LY), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Chess Valley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fuller'S Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meades Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Germain Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Town Bridge Court | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Red Lion Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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