Crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
3,065 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 174.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,013), shoplifting (528) and public order (312) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Abbey, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,065 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 174.6 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 17,559 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2024 (3,565 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (2,040). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,065 | 174.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,391 | 193.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,565 | 203.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,309 | 188.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,165 | 180.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,400 | 136.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,040 | 116.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,332 | 132.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,616 | 149.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded notably more shoplifting (3.6 times the national rate), drugs (2.9 times the national rate) and public order (2.7 times the national rate), and notably less burglary (28% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 36 to 58 and drugs rose from 132 to 167, while burglary fell from 89 to 45 and theft from the person fell from 62 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,013 | 57.7 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 528 | 30.1 | 8.5 | -20% |
| Public order | 312 | 17.8 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Other theft | 221 | 12.6 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Drugs | 167 | 9.5 | 3.3 | +27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 162 | 9.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 126 | 7.2 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Other crime | 58 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +61% |
| Robbery | 54 | 3.1 | 1.4 | -22% |
| Burglary | 45 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -49% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 2.4 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Abbey, Buckinghamshire has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | -49% |
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | -55% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -74% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | -51% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | -70% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | -13% |
| Downley | 338 | 50.6 | -71% |
| Marsh & Micklefield | 1,037 | 84.4 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (302).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 302 |
| On or near Parking Area | 293 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 175 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 153 |
| On or near Paul'S Row | 148 |
| On or near Monty Seymour Grove | 136 |
| On or near High Street | 89 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 79 |
| On or near Church Street | 78 |
| On or near Queens Square | 76 |
Of the 2,758 crimes in Abbey, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 866 | 31.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 827 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 336 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 203 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 169 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 167 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 102 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 31 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 14 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Abbey, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 17,559 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (33%, against 20%), more students (12.1%, against 7.9%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Buckinghamshire average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Abbey, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 12.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 33.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abbey, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Abbey, Buckinghamshire recorded 174.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 286th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,013 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (528).
Is crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Buckinghamshire was down 10% on the year before: 3,065 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,391 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Buckinghamshire?
About 17,559 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Buckinghamshire?
Abbey, Buckinghamshire is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.