Crime Rate in Abbey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Abbey

The total recorded crimes in Abbey, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 263 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Abbey crime rate of 0.58 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 Abbey, encompassing approximately 450,991 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (84) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (-7.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (-19.35% decrease)
Abbey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 23
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

How safe is Abbey?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Abbey reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 4,194 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Abbey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 3,677 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Abbey witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Abbey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Abbey Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Abbey crimes were 4,194. The crime rate of Abbey in 2024 was 10.76 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Abbey were around 3,677 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.63 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)CrimesRank (Abbey)
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
DownleyNA NA1,021 8901 13
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Abbey 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 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (75 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (57 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 80 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 63 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (98 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (100 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (64 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (88 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (71 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 105 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (52 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (105 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (79 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (66 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (78 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 84 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 86.85 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202684
January 202675
December 202580
November 202598
October 2025100
September 202588
August 202571
July 2025105
June 202590
May 2025105
April 202579
March 202570
February 202584

A total of 213 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202614
December 202514
November 202514
October 202512
September 202518
August 202511
July 202518
June 202514
May 202528
April 202526
March 202512
February 202517

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20256
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 20254
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253

A total of 773 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.46 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202653
January 202657
December 202563
November 202556
October 202564
September 202545
August 202551
July 202557
June 202552
May 202549
April 202566
March 202578
February 202582

A total of 351 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202631
December 202530
November 202519
October 202524
September 202541
August 202522
July 202524
June 202535
May 202530
April 202528
March 202524
February 202518

A total of 280 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 202623
December 202512
November 202525
October 202516
September 202522
August 202533
July 202523
June 202520
May 202519
April 202527
March 202520
February 202526

A total of 352 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202612
December 202526
November 202522
October 202529
September 202535
August 202535
July 202539
June 202536
May 202529
April 202527
March 202516
February 202525

A total of 166 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202622
December 202516
November 20258
October 202522
September 202510
August 202512
July 202514
June 20258
May 20257
April 202514
March 20259
February 20258

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202616
December 202514
November 202513
October 202512
September 202510
August 202522
July 202517
June 20259
May 202511
April 20255
March 20257
February 202513

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20265
December 20252
November 20254
October 20254
September 20253
August 20256
July 20253
June 20255
May 20255
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252

A total of 63 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20266
December 20253
November 20257
October 20252
September 20252
August 20257
July 20258
June 20255
May 20258
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 53 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
December 20254
November 20257
October 20253
September 20254
August 20255
July 20253
June 20256
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
October 20251
September 20254
August 20253
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Abbey in February 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Robbery3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
4. High Street (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting5
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Church Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Buckmaster Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lansdowne Way (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Miersfield (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
10. Oxford Street (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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