Crime Rate in Downley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Downley

The total recorded crimes in Downley, Buckinghamshire, UK in February 2026 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Downley crime rate of 2.25 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-8.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Downley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avery Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Cumbrian Way with total crimes: 4
  • Tinkers Wood Road 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 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.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)CrimesRank (Downley)
AbbeyNA NA4,194 13,677 1
Aylesbury NorthNA NA2,579 22,315 2
Aylesbury North WestNA NA1,689 31,815 3
Booker, Cressex and CastlefieldNA NA1,284 41,313 4
Aylesbury South WestNA NA1,007 101,084 5
Ryemead and MicklefieldNA NA1,209 5859 14
DenhamNA NA1,132 61,066 6
ClivedenNA NA982 111,022 7
BeaconsfieldNA NA1,062 7974 10
Chess ValleyNA NA965 12995 8
Buckingham EastNA NA1,007 9985 9
Stoke Poges and WexhamNA NA921 13967 11
Aylesbury EastNA NA846 16902 12
IverNA NA869 14794 17
Totteridge and BowerdeanNA NA844 17824 15
Aylesbury South EastNA NA866 15801 16
Tylers Green and LoudwaterNA NA783 20781 18
Aston Clinton and BiertonNA NA836 18517 35
MarlowNA NA715 23759 19
Terriers and Amersham HillNA NA820 19615 26
West WycombeNA NA775 21744 20
The RisboroughsNA NA687 24725 21
The Wooburns, Bourne End and HedsorNA NA585 34675 22
Stone and WaddesdonNA NA727 22638 25
Little Chalfont and Amersham CommonNA NA672 27646 23
Penn Wood and Old AmershamNA NA542 37646 24
CheshamNA NA682 25598 28
Aylesbury WestNA NA678 26610 27
WingNA NA671 28546 32
Chiltern VillagesNA NA446 45597 29
Ridgeway WestNA NA650 29507 36
Wendover, Halton and Stoke MandevilleNA NA591 33574 30
Chiltern RidgesNA NA624 30545 33
Chalfont St PeterNA NA622 31554 31
Farnham Common and Burnham BeechesNA NA599 32435 43
Amersham and Chesham BoisNA NA574 35539 34
WinslowNA NA553 36488 38
Gerrards CrossNA NA519 39500 37
Great MissendenNA NA521 38479 39
Chalfont St GilesNA NA451 44467 40
Grendon UnderwoodNA NA516 40419 44
Flackwell Heath, Little Marlow and Marlow South EastNA NA498 41443 41
HazlemereNA NA380 48436 42
Great BrickhillNA NA476 42394 47
Buckingham WestNA NA475 43373 48
BernwoodNA NA408 47409 45
IvinghoeNA NA413 46398 46
Ridgeway EastNA NA297 49329 49

Downley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

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 341 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
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 164 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
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 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20252
November 20253
August 20251
July 20251

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
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 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
November 20252
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20251

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
October 20256
September 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
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 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
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 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
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 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
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 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Downley in February 2026

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

1. Avery Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Cumbrian Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Tinkers Wood Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Disraeli Crescent (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Malvern Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1
7. Brecon Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hithercroft Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Kelvin Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Kelvin Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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