Crime Rate in Downley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downley

The total recorded crimes in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK in March 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downley crime rate of 3.65 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
Downley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 23
  • The Pastures with total crimes: 7
  • Hillfield Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Downley has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 8th 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.

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
Buckingham East98 61,007 9985 9
Cliveden84 10982 111,022 7
Beaconsfield59 211,062 7974 10
Chess Valley57 23965 12995 8
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

Downley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202536
January 202536
December 202441
November 202427
October 202439
September 202417
August 202423
July 202434
June 202436
May 202436
April 202418

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 202513
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20248
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202525
January 202514
December 202421
November 202419
October 202420
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 202426
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 86 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 202411
November 20243
October 20249
September 202411
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

High Crime Locations Downley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Drugs3
Other theft2
Public order1
2. The Pastures (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hillfield Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
4. Brecon Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Langley Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Cheviot Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hithercroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Plomer Green Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Plomer Green Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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