Crime Rate in Downley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downley

The total recorded crimes in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK in January 2026 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downley crime rate of 2.73 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Downley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avery Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Hughenden Boulevard with total crimes: 6
  • Hithercroft Road with total crimes: 5

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 January 2026 the Downley has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.73 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)
Abbey272 14,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury North183 22,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North West123 31,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and Castlefield75 91,284 41,313 4
Denham90 41,132 61,066 6
Aylesbury South West85 61,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and Micklefield81 71,209 5859 14
Little Chalfont and Amersham Common86 5672 27646 23
Cliveden59 21982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield62 171,062 7974 10
Chess Valley64 14965 12995 8
Aylesbury East79 8846 16902 12
Buckingham East43 311,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and Wexham72 10921 13967 11
West Wycombe69 11775 21744 20
Iver67 13869 14794 17
Totteridge and Bowerdean54 24844 17824 15
Aylesbury South East63 15866 15801 16
Aylesbury West62 16678 26610 27
Tylers Green and Loudwater55 22783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and Bierton60 19836 18517 35
Stone and Waddesdon60 18727 22638 25
Marlow46 28715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham Hill45 29820 19615 26
The Wooburns, Bourne End and Hedsor60 20585 34675 22
The Risboroughs46 27687 24725 21
Farnham Common and Burnham Beeches54 23599 32435 43
Penn Wood and Old Amersham31 41542 37646 24
Chesham47 26682 25598 28
Amersham and Chesham Bois52 25574 35539 34
Wing44 30671 28546 32
Chiltern Villages31 40446 45597 29
Ridgeway West30 42650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke Mandeville41 33591 33574 30
Chiltern Ridges42 32624 30545 33
Chalfont St Peter27 47622 31554 31
Winslow39 34553 36488 38
Grendon Underwood39 35516 40419 44
Great Missenden37 36521 38479 39
Gerrards Cross37 37519 39500 37
Buckingham West36 38475 43373 48
Ivinghoe35 39413 46398 46
Chalfont St Giles27 45451 44467 40
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South East29 44498 41443 41
Hazlemere26 48380 48436 42
Great Brickhill27 46476 42394 47
Bernwood29 43408 47409 45
Ridgeway East23 49297 49329 49

Downley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 320 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202524
November 202521
October 202524
September 202517
August 202520
July 202535
June 202528
May 202530
April 202529
March 202533
February 202536

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20254
November 20253
October 20254
September 20255
August 202519
July 202516
June 202515
May 202515
April 20257
March 202515
February 20254

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
November 20255
October 20258
September 202511
August 202514
July 20256
June 20259
May 20255
April 20256
March 20253
February 20256

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20257
November 20252
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 20256
November 20255
October 202511
September 20258
August 20256
July 202513
June 202510
May 20259
April 202536
March 202518
February 202525

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20256
November 20255
October 20253
September 20253
August 202510
July 20258
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20252
October 20256
September 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20258
November 20257
October 20257
September 20257
August 20255
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20255
November 20254
October 20252
September 20253
July 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
July 20251
June 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20251

High Crime Locations Downley in January 2026

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

1. Avery Avenue (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hughenden Boulevard (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
3. Hithercroft Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Cotswold Way (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Jumelle Mews (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Falcon Rise (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westover Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Fulton Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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