Crime Rate in Buckingham East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckingham East

The total recorded crimes in Buckingham East, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckingham East crime rate of 7.21 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (65.22% increase)
  • Other theft: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Buckingham East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waglands Garden with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Buckingham East has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 7.21 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)CrimesRank (Buckinghamshire)
Abbey255 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North216 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West140 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield94 71,284 41,313 4
Denham115 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West86 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield99 51,209 5859 14
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
Downley91 81,021 8901 13
Stoke Poges and Wexham61 20921 13967 11
Aylesbury West77 11678 26610 27
Aylesbury East64 15846 16902 12
West Wycombe76 12775 21744 20
Aston Clinton and Bierton71 13836 18517 35
Iver55 26869 14794 17
Aylesbury South East66 14866 15801 16
Totteridge and Bowerdean64 16844 17824 15
Winslow63 17553 36488 38
Tylers Green and Loudwater56 24783 20781 18
Marlow63 18715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill62 19820 19615 26
The Risboroughs54 27687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor38 37585 34675 22
Stone and Waddesdon57 22727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common42 34672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham35 43542 37646 24
Chesham50 30682 25598 28
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville56 25591 33574 30
Wing53 28671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages37 38446 45597 29
Ridgeway West46 32650 29507 36
Chiltern Ridges50 29624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter36 41622 31554 31
Ivinghoe48 31413 46398 46
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches35 44599 32435 43
Grendon Underwood45 33516 40419 44
Amersham and Chesham Bois36 40574 35539 34
Great Brickhill40 35476 42394 47
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 36498 41443 41
Gerrards Cross19 49519 39500 37
Great Missenden21 48521 38479 39
Ridgeway East36 39297 49329 49
Chalfont St Giles33 45451 44467 40
Hazlemere29 46380 48436 42
Bernwood36 42408 47409 45
Buckingham West21 47475 43373 48

Buckingham East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 448 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202523
January 202537
December 202429
November 202443
October 202432
September 202440
August 202426
July 202424
June 202472
May 202448
April 202436

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 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
April 20243

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 202416
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Buckingham East in March 2025

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

1. Waglands Garden (Map)
Total9
Other crime5
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Stratford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Botolph Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bernardines Way (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Market Square (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Bridge Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Public order1
10. Manor Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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