Crime Rate in Buckingham West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Buckingham West

The total recorded crimes in Buckingham West, Buckinghamshire, UK in July 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Buckingham West crime rate of 11.10 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 West, encompassing approximately 3,334 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Buckingham West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Airport/Airfield with total crimes: 7
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Thimble Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Buckingham West?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Buckingham West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 475 crimes compared to 842.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Buckingham West recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Buckingham West had fewer crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 373 crimes compared to 789. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Buckingham West recorded fewer crimes than 47 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Buckinghamshire, Buckingham West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Buckingham West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Buckingham West has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 11.10 ranking 40th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Buckingham West crimes were 475. The crime rate of Buckingham West in 2024 was 142.47 (year) or 11.87 (month) ranking it 43 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Buckingham West were around 373 crimes with yearly crime rate of 111.88 (year) or 9.32 (month) ranking 48 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Buckingham West)CrimesRank (Buckingham West)CrimesRank (Buckingham West)
Abbey317 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North225 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West136 41,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield153 31,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South West97 91,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield122 51,209 5859 14
Denham102 81,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury West105 6678 26610 27
Cliveden92 14982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield93 131,062 7974 10
Chess Valley105 7965 12995 8
Downley96 101,021 8901 13
Buckingham East81 171,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham69 21921 13967 11
Aylesbury East96 11846 16902 12
Aston Clinton and Bierton94 12836 18517 35
Iver84 16869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean78 18844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East71 19866 15801 16
West Wycombe89 15775 21744 20
Tylers Green and Loudwater54 28783 20781 18
Marlow57 25715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill44 36820 19615 26
Stone and Waddesdon69 20727 22638 25
The Risboroughs58 24687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor51 30585 34675 22
Ridgeway West67 22650 29507 36
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common66 23672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old Amersham46 35542 37646 24
Chesham49 34682 25598 28
Great Brickhill57 26476 42394 47
Amersham and Chesham Bois54 27574 35539 34
Wing49 33671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages29 49446 45597 29
Grendon Underwood53 29516 40419 44
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville37 42591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges50 32624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter41 37622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches50 31599 32435 43
Winslow33 46553 36488 38
Gerrards Cross37 41519 39500 37
Great Missenden35 44521 38479 39
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East39 38498 41443 41
Ivinghoe38 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles36 43451 44467 40
Hazlemere33 47380 48436 42
Bernwood32 48408 47409 45
Ridgeway East34 45297 49329 49

Buckingham West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20248
November 20249
October 20245
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 202520
April 20259
March 202510
February 202510
January 202511
December 202414
November 202414
October 202413
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20249
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20254
April 20251
August 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Buckingham West in July 2025

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

1. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Thimble Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Langland Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
6. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Beaver Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Mayflower Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Needlepin Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Weavers Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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