Crime Rate in Buckingham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckingham East

The total recorded crimes in Buckingham East, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckingham East crime rate of 5.66 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 Buckingham East, encompassing approximately 13,597 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Buckingham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 6
  • Stratford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Cropredy Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Buckingham East?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Buckingham East reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Buckingham East witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Buckingham East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 985 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Buckingham East witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Buckingham East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Buckingham East has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 13th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckingham East crimes were 1,007. The crime rate of Buckingham East in 2024 was 74.06 (year) or 6.17 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckingham East were around 985 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.44 (year) or 6.04 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckingham East)CrimesRank (Buckingham East)CrimesRank (Buckingham East)
Abbey300 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North177 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West137 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield131 41,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West78 121,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 61,209 5859 14
Denham102 51,132 61,066 6
Cliveden92 8982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield63 211,062 7974 10
West Wycombe92 7775 21744 20
Chess Valley83 9965 12995 8
Downley69 191,021 8901 13
Aston Clinton and Bierton80 10836 18517 35
Stoke Poges and Wexham63 20921 13967 11
Iver78 11869 14794 17
Aylesbury East74 14846 16902 12
Totteridge and Bowerdean71 17844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East46 32866 15801 16
Aylesbury West73 15678 26610 27
Marlow71 16715 23759 19
Tylers Green and Loudwater47 30783 20781 18
Wing70 18671 28546 32
Terriers and Amersham Hill48 28820 19615 26
The Risboroughs61 22687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor45 34585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon52 26727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common57 24672 27646 23
Chesham57 23682 25598 28
Penn Wood and Old Amersham47 31542 37646 24
Amersham and Chesham Bois56 25574 35539 34
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 27599 32435 43
Chiltern Villages36 39446 45597 29
Ridgeway West29 45650 29507 36
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East48 29498 41443 41
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville45 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges41 36624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 40622 31554 31
Ivinghoe42 35413 46398 46
Winslow32 41553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross31 43519 39500 37
Grendon Underwood39 37516 40419 44
Great Missenden22 48521 38479 39
Buckingham West37 38475 43373 48
Chalfont St Giles28 46451 44467 40
Hazlemere19 49380 48436 42
Great Brickhill23 47476 42394 47
Ridgeway East32 42297 49329 49
Bernwood30 44408 47409 45

Buckingham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 202410
September 20242
August 20246
July 202412
June 202416
May 202419

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202432
May 20242

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202522
March 202538
February 202523
January 202537
December 202429
November 202443
October 202432
September 202440
August 202426
July 202424
June 202472
May 202448

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 202510
February 20258
January 20252
December 202410
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Buckingham East in May 2025

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

1. Market Square (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Stratford Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Cropredy Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Hamilton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Glebe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Main Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Elmers Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Watlow Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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