Crime Rate in Downley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downley

The total recorded crimes in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK in May 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downley crime rate of 2.77 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 Downley, encompassing approximately 24,898 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
Downley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • The Pastures with total crimes: 4
  • Avery Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Downley?

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

  • Relative to Buckinghamshire:

    • In 2024, Downley reported a higher crime volume than the Buckinghamshire average, with 1,021 crimes compared to 842. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Downley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

    • In 2023, Downley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Buckinghamshire average, with 901 crimes compared to 789. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Downley witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 48 other areas in the Buckinghamshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Downley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Downley has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 19th out of 48 in the Buckinghamshire, UK

In 2024, the total Downley crimes were 1,021. The crime rate of Downley in 2024 was 41.01 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Downley were around 901 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.19 (year) or 3.02 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Buckinghamshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)
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
Buckingham East77 131,007 9985 9
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

Downley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202515
February 20254
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 20245
August 202410
July 202414
June 202432
May 20247

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202529
March 202533
February 202536
January 202536
December 202441
November 202427
October 202439
September 202417
August 202423
July 202434
June 202436
May 202436

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 215 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202536
March 202518
February 202525
January 202514
December 202421
November 202419
October 202420
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 84 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20248
November 20242
October 20248
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 202418
May 202417

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
July 20243
May 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Downley in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
2. The Pastures (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Avery Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Cheviot Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Tinkers Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Temple End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Faulkner Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Westover Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Hillfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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