Crime Rate in Buckinghamshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckinghamshire

The total recorded crimes in Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 3,164 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckinghamshire crime rate of 5.72 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1259) incidents (31.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (340) incidents (25.46% increase)
  • Public order: (270) incidents (50.84% increase)
Buckinghamshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Police Station with total crimes: 18

Buckinghamshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Buckinghamshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (255 crimes), and the safest, Gerrards Cross (19 crimes), is 236 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Buckinghamshire.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre & Marlow Hill (230 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Worminghall, Long Crendon & Cuddington (16 crimes), with a difference of 214 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Buckinghamshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey255
Aylesbury North216
Aylesbury North West140
Denham115
Ryemead and Micklefield99

Safest Wards:

Chalfont St Giles33
Hazlemere29
Buckingham West21
Great Missenden21
Gerrards Cross19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre & Marlow Hill230
Aylesbury Central186
Berryfields & Haydon Hill101
Ryemead & Wycombe Marsh93
Downley91

Safest Areas:

Tylers Green18
Flackwell Heath18
Marlow Bottom, Danesfield & Well End17
Chesham East17
Worminghall, Long Crendon & Cuddington16

Buckinghamshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1133 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (312 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1171 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (384 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1269 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 433 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2522 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (816 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2689 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 268.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 418 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025256
February 2025262
January 2025230
December 2024236
November 2024292
October 2024297
September 2024191
August 2024246
July 2024261
June 2024418

A total of 2455 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 245.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025163
February 2025179
January 2025201
December 2024192
November 2024204
October 2024255
September 2024255
August 2024268
July 2024232
June 2024506

A total of 234 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202516
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202427
August 202424
July 202427
June 202440

A total of 309 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202522
January 202522
December 202428
November 202432
October 202429
September 202426
August 202429
July 202440
June 202470

A total of 1355 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 135.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025114
February 2025108
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 2024191
October 2024149
September 202498
August 202496
July 2024126
June 2024230

A total of 220 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202417
October 202425
September 202427
August 202435
July 202433
June 202436

A total of 748 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202589
February 202563
January 202595
December 202460
November 202474
October 202473
September 202470
August 202468
July 202468
June 202488

A total of 12951 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1295.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2522 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251259
February 2025957
January 20251102
December 20241122
November 20241210
October 20241206
September 20241133
August 20241171
July 20241269
June 20242522

A total of 3590 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 359.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 816 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025340
February 2025271
January 2025257
December 2024206
November 2024278
October 2024339
September 2024266
August 2024384
July 2024433
June 2024816

A total of 2737 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 273.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 570 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025232
December 2024233
November 2024260
October 2024240
September 2024240
August 2024263
July 2024269
June 2024570

A total of 942 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025111
February 202565
January 202584
December 202482
November 202489
October 2024100
September 202489
August 202477
July 202469
June 2024176

A total of 3241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 324.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 620 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025263
February 2025224
January 2025284
December 2024307
November 2024287
October 2024290
September 2024312
August 2024332
July 2024322
June 2024620

A total of 2677 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 267.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 524 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025270
February 2025179
January 2025224
December 2024203
November 2024203
October 2024269
September 2024234
August 2024277
July 2024294
June 2024524

A total of 338 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202523
January 202524
December 202429
November 202438
October 202439
September 202425
August 202416
July 202446
June 202484

High Crime Locations Buckinghamshire in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Drugs3
Other theft2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting18
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Burglary1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Walton Grove (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs3
Public order2
5. Paul'S Row (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Drugs3
6. William Moulder Court (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences12
Burglary1

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