Crime in Aylesbury East: statistics, rates and trends
983 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury East in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury East
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury East
- About this data
983 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury East in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylesbury East has the 1,574th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylesbury East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 983 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,204 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury East was highest in the year to July 2026 (983 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (712). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 983 | 87.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 838 | 74.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 806 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 903 | 80.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 810 | 72.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 768 | 68.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 712 | 63.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 714 | 63.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 845 | 75.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury East 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+74%) and criminal damage and arson (+30%). The largest falls were in other crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 35.2 | 1.03 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 9.5 | 1.14 | +74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 103 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 82 | 7.3 | 1.08 | +30% |
| Other theft | 80 | 7.1 | 1.12 | +7% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.1 | 0.91 | +26% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +0% |
| Other crime | 37 | 3.3 | 1.56 | -26% |
| Drugs | 30 | 2.7 | 0.82 | +67% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -10% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.66 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury East recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 40.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylesbury East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury East recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury East recorded 103 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury East recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylesbury East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury East recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylesbury East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury East recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylesbury East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury East recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylesbury East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury East recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylesbury East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury East recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylesbury East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylesbury East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury East recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylesbury East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylesbury East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury East recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylesbury East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury East recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylesbury East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South East | 759 | 61.7 | -30% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,494 | 192.3 | +119% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | -4% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +20% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 443 | 38.8 | -56% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | -29% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -48% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 524 | 39.7 | -55% |
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 Aylesbury East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 97 |
| On or near Prison | 75 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Wingate Walk | 48 |
| On or near Revels Close | 47 |
| On or near Beaufort Close | 44 |
| On or near Evett Close | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Cam Mead | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury East 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 301 | 30.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 103 | 10.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 5.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Aylesbury East has an estimated population of 11,204. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury East sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylesbury East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.6% |
| Social rented homes | 9.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Aylesbury East a safe place to live?
Aylesbury East recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Aylesbury East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (106).
Is crime in Aylesbury East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury East was up 17% on the year before: 983 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 838 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylesbury East?
Aylesbury East 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 Aylesbury East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.