Crime Rate in Buckinghamshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckinghamshire

The total recorded crimes in Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 2,780 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckinghamshire crime rate of 5.03 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1070) incidents (-3.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (248) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (238) incidents (10.19% increase)
Buckinghamshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 20
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

Buckinghamshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Buckinghamshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1070 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 248 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1106 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (247 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1090 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 263 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1103 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (298 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1071 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (326 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1192 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (318 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1212 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (489 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4407 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 339.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 489 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026248
January 2026217
December 2025235
November 2025263
October 2025326
September 2025318
August 2025489
July 2025483
June 2025418
May 2025440
April 2025359
March 2025340
February 2025271

A total of 15281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1175.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1451 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261070
January 20261106
December 20251090
November 20251103
October 20251071
September 20251192
August 20251212
July 20251451
June 20251355
May 20251316
April 20251099
March 20251259
February 2025957

A total of 2493 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 191.77 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 238 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026238
January 2026216
December 2025178
November 2025218
October 2025208
September 2025181
August 2025225
July 2025200
June 2025166
May 2025161
April 2025160
March 2025163
February 2025179

A total of 245 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202615
December 202521
November 202521
October 202522
September 202511
August 202521
July 202526
June 202527
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202523

A total of 3068 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 236.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026216
January 2026247
December 2025204
November 2025254
October 2025249
September 2025244
August 2025212
July 2025256
June 2025215
May 2025198
April 2025255
March 2025256
February 2025262

A total of 386 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202626
December 202531
November 202546
October 202533
September 202523
August 202536
July 202534
June 202527
May 202543
April 202515
March 202511
February 202522

A total of 3050 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 234.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026190
January 2026210
December 2025193
November 2025188
October 2025232
September 2025251
August 2025284
July 2025298
June 2025279
May 2025243
April 2025233
March 2025270
February 2025179

A total of 221 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202615
December 202518
November 202516
October 20258
September 202518
August 202515
July 202518
June 202516
May 202521
April 202511
March 202528
February 202516

A total of 3623 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 278.69 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 339 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026217
January 2026236
December 2025263
November 2025298
October 2025289
September 2025313
August 2025339
July 2025312
June 2025307
May 2025276
April 2025286
March 2025263
February 2025224

A total of 950 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 73.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202669
January 202692
December 202564
November 202581
October 202568
September 202581
August 202574
July 202566
June 202574
May 202563
April 202566
March 202589
February 202563

A total of 1409 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.38 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026141
January 2026181
December 2025117
November 2025104
October 2025115
September 2025106
August 202589
July 202591
June 202593
May 202592
April 2025104
March 2025111
February 202565

A total of 3058 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 235.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 288 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026204
January 2026230
December 2025205
November 2025237
October 2025218
September 2025224
August 2025262
July 2025288
June 2025245
May 2025245
April 2025270
March 2025231
February 2025199

A total of 1472 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 113.23 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026110
January 2026104
December 2025128
November 2025143
October 2025151
September 2025116
August 2025107
July 2025106
June 2025112
May 202585
April 202588
March 2025114
February 2025108

A total of 173 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202617
December 202514
November 202512
October 202515
September 202515
August 202518
July 202511
June 202512
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 20255

High Crime Locations Buckinghamshire in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting13
Robbery3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery2
4. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order2
5. Haydon Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime2
Drugs2
6. Grenville Green (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime2

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