Crime in Aylesbury East: statistics, rates and trends
978 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury East in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aylesbury East at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury East
- Types of crime in Aylesbury East
- Aylesbury East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury East
- Demographics of Aylesbury East
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (380), shoplifting (118) and anti-social behaviour (95) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,593rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aylesbury East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 978 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.3 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,204 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Aylesbury East of any year here (978 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 978 | 87.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 863 | 77.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 806 | 71.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 889 | 79.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 819 | 73.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 791 | 70.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 702 | 62.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 699 | 62.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 841 | 75.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 87 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 102 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 77 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aylesbury East recorded notably more other crime (73% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (45% below) and vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 61 to 118 and criminal damage and arson rose from 66 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 380 | 33.9 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 118 | 10.5 | 8.5 | +93% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 8.5 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.8 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Other theft | 78 | 7.0 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.7 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aylesbury East; the highest is Aylesbury North (188.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Aston Clinton & Weston Turville (37.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | -30% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +116% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | -6% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +21% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -57% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | -29% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -48% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 514 | 39.0 | -55% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 101 |
| On or near Prison | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Beaufort Close | 49 |
| On or near Revels Close | 45 |
| On or near Wingate Walk | 44 |
| On or near Evett Close | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Ambleside | 23 |
Of the 883 crimes in Aylesbury East with a recorded outcome, 27% 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 95 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 34.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 27.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 141 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 51 | 5.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Aylesbury East has an estimated population of 11,204 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury East average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylesbury East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury East a safe place to live?
Aylesbury East recorded 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,593rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 380 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (118).
Is crime in Aylesbury East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury East was up 13% on the year before: 978 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 863 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury East?
About 11,204 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury East?
Aylesbury East 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.