Crime Rate in Buckinghamshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckinghamshire

The total recorded crimes in Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 3,216 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckinghamshire crime rate of 5.81 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1316) incidents (19.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (440) incidents (22.56% increase)
  • Other theft: (276) incidents (-3.50% decrease)
Buckinghamshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14

Buckinghamshire Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Buckinghamshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Abbey (300 crimes), and the safest, Hazlemere (19 crimes), is 281 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Buckinghamshire.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre & Marlow Hill (268 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newton Longville & Great Horwood (14 crimes), with a difference of 254 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Buckinghamshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Abbey300
Aylesbury North177
Aylesbury North West137
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131
Denham102

Safest Wards:

Ridgeway West29
Chalfont St Giles28
Great Brickhill23
Great Missenden22
Hazlemere19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre & Marlow Hill268
Aylesbury Central141
Berryfields & Haydon Hill105
Lane End & Booker97
Sands79

Safest Areas:

Stokenchurch16
Granborough, Stewkley & Great Brickhill16
Chalfont St Giles, Seer Green & Jordans15
Longwick, Kimble & Lacey Green15
Newton Longville & Great Horwood14

Buckinghamshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 3803 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 316.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 620 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025276
April 2025286
March 2025263
February 2025224
January 2025284
December 2024307
November 2024287
October 2024290
September 2024312
August 2024332
July 2024322
June 2024620

A total of 253 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202516
March 202515
February 20255
January 202511
December 202416
November 202417
October 202425
September 202427
August 202435
July 202433
June 202436

A total of 371 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 202514
February 202523
January 202524
December 202429
November 202438
October 202439
September 202425
August 202416
July 202446
June 202484

A total of 15366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1280.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2522 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251316
April 20251099
March 20251259
February 2025957
January 20251102
December 20241122
November 20241210
October 20241206
September 20241133
August 20241171
July 20241269
June 20242522

A total of 266 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202528
February 202516
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202425
September 202427
August 202424
July 202427
June 202440

A total of 3142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 261.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 418 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025198
April 2025255
March 2025256
February 2025262
January 2025230
December 2024236
November 2024292
October 2024297
September 2024191
August 2024246
July 2024261
June 2024418

A total of 3252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 271.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 570 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025245
April 2025270
March 2025231
February 2025199
January 2025232
December 2024233
November 2024260
October 2024240
September 2024240
August 2024263
July 2024269
June 2024570

A total of 4389 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 365.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 816 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025440
April 2025359
March 2025340
February 2025271
January 2025257
December 2024206
November 2024278
October 2024339
September 2024266
August 2024384
July 2024433
June 2024816

A total of 1528 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 127.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 230 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202585
April 202588
March 2025114
February 2025108
January 2025129
December 2024114
November 2024191
October 2024149
September 202498
August 202496
July 2024126
June 2024230

A total of 367 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202515
March 202511
February 202522
January 202522
December 202428
November 202432
October 202429
September 202426
August 202429
July 202440
June 202470

A total of 1138 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 176 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202592
April 2025104
March 2025111
February 202565
January 202584
December 202482
November 202489
October 2024100
September 202489
August 202477
July 202469
June 2024176

A total of 877 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202563
April 202566
March 202589
February 202563
January 202595
December 202460
November 202474
October 202473
September 202470
August 202468
July 202468
June 202488

A total of 2776 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 231.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 506 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025161
April 2025160
March 2025163
February 2025179
January 2025201
December 2024192
November 2024204
October 2024255
September 2024255
August 2024268
July 2024232
June 2024506

A total of 3153 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 262.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 524 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025243
April 2025233
March 2025270
February 2025179
January 2025224
December 2024203
November 2024203
October 2024269
September 2024234
August 2024277
July 2024294
June 2024524

High Crime Locations Buckinghamshire in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons2
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting13
5. Police Station (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Monty Seymour Grove (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12

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