Crime Rate in Buckinghamshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckinghamshire

The total recorded crimes in Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 3,640 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckinghamshire crime rate of 6.58 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 Buckinghamshire, encompassing approximately 553,078 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1451) incidents (7.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (483) incidents (15.55% increase)
  • Other theft: (312) incidents (1.63% increase)
Buckinghamshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Spruce Road with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 19

Buckinghamshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Buckinghamshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (317 crimes), and the safest, Chiltern Villages (29 crimes), is 288 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Buckinghamshire.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre & Marlow Hill (288 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Worminghall, Long Crendon & Cuddington (11 crimes), with a difference of 277 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Buckinghamshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey317
Aylesbury North225
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153
Aylesbury North West136
Ryemead and Micklefield122

Safest Wards:

Ridgeway East34
Winslow33
Hazlemere33
Bernwood32
Chiltern Villages29

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre & Marlow Hill288
Aylesbury Central191
Oakridge & Castlefield113
Fairford Leys97
Downley96

Safest Areas:

Flackwell Heath19
Newton Longville & Great Horwood17
Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End17
Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green15
Worminghall, Long Crendon & Cuddington11

Buckinghamshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1451 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 483 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1355 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (418 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1316 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (440 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1099 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (359 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1259 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (340 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 957 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 271 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1102 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (284 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1122 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 307 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1210 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1206 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (339 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 182 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202521
April 202511
March 202528
February 202516
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425

A total of 2836 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 283.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 312 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025312
June 2025307
May 2025276
April 2025286
March 2025263
February 2025224
January 2025284
December 2024307
November 2024287
October 2024290

A total of 12077 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1207.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1451 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251451
June 20251355
May 20251316
April 20251099
March 20251259
February 2025957
January 20251102
December 20241122
November 20241210
October 20241206

A total of 253 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202527
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202523
January 202524
December 202429
November 202438
October 202439

A total of 145 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202417
October 202425

A total of 2401 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 240.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025298
June 2025279
May 2025243
April 2025233
March 2025270
February 2025179
January 2025224
December 2024203
November 2024203
October 2024269

A total of 1881 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 188.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 255 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025166
May 2025161
April 2025160
March 2025163
February 2025179
January 2025201
December 2024192
November 2024204
October 2024255

A total of 723 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202574
May 202563
April 202566
March 202589
February 202563
January 202595
December 202460
November 202474
October 202473

A total of 911 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 91.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202591
June 202593
May 202592
April 2025104
March 2025111
February 202565
January 202584
December 202482
November 202489
October 2024100

A total of 263 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202527
May 202543
April 202515
March 202511
February 202522
January 202522
December 202428
November 202432
October 202429

A total of 1196 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 191 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 2025112
May 202585
April 202588
March 2025114
February 2025108
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 2024191
October 2024149

A total of 3391 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 339.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 483 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025483
June 2025418
May 2025440
April 2025359
March 2025340
February 2025271
January 2025257
December 2024206
November 2024278
October 2024339

A total of 2443 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 244.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025288
June 2025245
May 2025245
April 2025270
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025232
December 2024233
November 2024260
October 2024240

A total of 2497 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 249.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 297 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025256
June 2025215
May 2025198
April 2025255
March 2025256
February 2025262
January 2025230
December 2024236
November 2024292
October 2024297

High Crime Locations Buckinghamshire in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting24
Robbery2
2. Spruce Road (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson7
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting19
4. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Upper Gladstone Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
6. Walton Grove (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
Other crime2

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