High Wycombe is certainly not the most crime-ridden part of the country, but even our pleasant town is not completely free from nastiness.
According to the latest data released by Police.uk, 269 crimes were reported in the south side of High Wycombe in March, roughly spanning from New Road to Wycombe Marsh.
Of all these reported incidents, 95 were classed as violence or sexual offences, 32 were public order offences and 31 were recorded as criminal damage or arson.
After analysing all the data, the Bucks Free Press has calculated which streets saw the most reported incidents of crime in March 2022, and should potentially be avoided.
5. Oxford Street - eight
Home to many popular kebab and grill establishments, Oxford Street sees plenty of the nighttime economy in High Wycombe.
In March, antisocial behaviour (two), criminal damage and arson (two) and violence and sexual offences (two) were all recorded.
A drug offence (one) and a public order incident (one) were also recorded in the latest data.
4. Princes Gate - nine
This residential street just outside of the town centre is home to several blocks of flats.
The offences recorded here included violence and sexual offences (six), antisocial behaviour (one), criminal damage and arson (one) and public order (one).
3. Bridge Street - 10
This short section of road joining onto the A40 in central High Wycombe saw crime reports reach double figures in March 2022.
Reported offences included shoplifting (three), ‘other theft’ (two) which can include blackmail or theft by an employee, violence and sexual offences (two), burglary (one), public order (one) and robbery (one).
2. Pauls Row – 10
With the same number of reported crimes as Bridge Street, Paul's Row saw a variety of different offences recorded.
Offences included antisocial behaviour (two), public order offences (two), violence and sexual offences (two) and theft from a person (one).
1. Queen Victoria Road - 12
Taking the non-coveted top spot is Queen Victoria Road, which is also home to Wycombe Police Station.
Recorded crimes included violence and sexual offences (six), other theft (two), public order offences (two), criminal damage and arson (one) and shoplifting (one).
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