Crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
3,076 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- Abbey, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- Population and deprivation in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
3,076 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 175.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 985 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey, Buckinghamshire has the 282nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,076 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 175.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,559 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (3,475 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (2,085). Over the whole period it rose 19%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,076 | 175.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,475 | 197.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,462 | 197.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,397 | 193.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,057 | 174.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,355 | 134.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,085 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,344 | 133.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,594 | 147.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 267 |
| June 2026 | 261 |
| May 2026 | 228 |
| April 2026 | 259 |
| March 2026 | 232 |
| February 2026 | 241 |
| January 2026 | 258 |
| December 2025 | 262 |
| November 2025 | 250 |
| October 2025 | 292 |
| September 2025 | 263 |
| August 2025 | 263 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+69%) and drugs (+25%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-54%) and burglary (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 985 | 56.1 | 1.64 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 541 | 30.8 | 3.72 | -21% |
| Public order | 313 | 17.8 | 2.68 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 303 | 17.3 | 1.12 | -3% |
| Other theft | 229 | 13.0 | 2.04 | -27% |
| Drugs | 171 | 9.7 | 2.98 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 140 | 8.0 | 1.62 | -16% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.4 | 1.59 | +69% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.1 | 2.28 | -21% |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.7 | 0.77 | -49% |
| Theft from the person | 43 | 2.4 | 1.45 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 1.0 | 1.00 | -39% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.7 | 0.90 | -54% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 985 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 32.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 541 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 17.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 313 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 229 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 171 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 953 | 88.2 | -50% |
| Disraeli | 463 | 79.5 | -55% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 504 | 46.5 | -73% |
| Sands | 634 | 89.5 | -49% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 740 | 56.1 | -68% |
| Booker & Cressex | 750 | 150.1 | -14% |
| Downley | 352 | 52.7 | -70% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,021 | 83.1 | -53% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbey, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 311 |
| On or near Parking Area | 296 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 174 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 161 |
| On or near Paul'S Row | 146 |
| On or near Monty Seymour Grove | 134 |
| On or near High Street | 86 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 86 |
| On or near Queens Square | 86 |
| On or near Church Street | 75 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 886 | 28.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 805 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 350 | 11.4% |
| Not recorded | 303 | 9.9% |
| Local resolution | 208 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 182 | 5.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 158 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 100 | 3.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 12 | 0.4% |
Abbey, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 17,559. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Abbey, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 175.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 985 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (541).
Is crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire was down 11% on the year before: 3,076 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,475 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey, Buckinghamshire?
Abbey, Buckinghamshire is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbey, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.