Crime Rate in Buckingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckingham

The total recorded crimes in Buckingham, Adur, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckingham crime rate of 1.14 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Buckingham, encompassing approximately 8,800 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Buckingham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Lynchetts with total crimes: 3
  • Chanctonbury Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Hill with total crimes: 1

How safe is Buckingham?

To understand the safety of Buckingham, we need to analyze Buckingham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Adur:

    • In 2024, Buckingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Adur average, with 106 crimes compared to 474.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

    • In 2023, Buckingham had fewer crimes than the Adur average, with 106 crimes compared to 412. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckingham recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Adur.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Adur, Buckingham has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Stable changes in overall safety.

Buckingham Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buckingham has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 13th out of 13 in the Adur, UK

In 2024, the total Buckingham crimes were 106. The crime rate of Buckingham in 2024 was 12.04 (year) or 1.00 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Adur.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckingham were around 106 crimes with yearly crime rate of 12.04 (year) or 1.00 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Adur.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckingham)CrimesRank (Buckingham)CrimesRank (Buckingham)
Mash Barn83 2689 5948 1
St Mary's83 11,000 1930 2
Hillside43 6880 2529 5
Southwick Green68 3802 3708 3
Eastbrook43 5735 4582 4
Churchill49 4390 8374 6
Southlands25 10423 6323 7
Widewater34 7408 7280 9
Peverel20 11313 9300 8
Manor29 8269 10235 10
Marine26 9263 11182 11
Cokeham8 14208 12157 12
St Nicolas13 12148 13121 13

Buckingham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202414

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Buckingham in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Buckingham postcode area is presented below.

1. The Lynchetts (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
2. Chanctonbury Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Mill Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Downside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Mill Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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