Crime in Aylesbury North: statistics, rates and trends
2,494 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 192.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aylesbury North at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury North
- Types of crime in Aylesbury North
- Aylesbury North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury North
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury North
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury North
- About this data
2,494 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North in the 12 months to July 2026, 192.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 881 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylesbury North has the 223rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylesbury North | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,494 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 192.3 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,971 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,987). Over the whole period it rose 8%, 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 | 2,494 | 192.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,402 | 185.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,270 | 175.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,489 | 191.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,418 | 186.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,987 | 153.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,999 | 154.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,106 | 162.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,304 | 177.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 205 |
| June 2026 | 199 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 226 |
| March 2026 | 234 |
| February 2026 | 191 |
| January 2026 | 183 |
| December 2025 | 174 |
| November 2025 | 210 |
| October 2025 | 186 |
| September 2025 | 216 |
| August 2025 | 250 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury North 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 vehicle crime (+18%) and other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-50%) and possession of weapons (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 881 | 67.9 | 1.98 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 478 | 36.9 | 4.45 | +3% |
| Public order | 247 | 19.0 | 2.87 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 18.0 | 1.17 | +0% |
| Other theft | 174 | 13.4 | 2.10 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 10.5 | 1.55 | -1% |
| Drugs | 92 | 7.1 | 2.17 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 71 | 5.5 | 1.11 | +18% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.4 | 2.51 | +7% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +5% |
| Bicycle theft | 30 | 2.3 | 2.81 | -50% |
| Other crime | 30 | 2.3 | 1.10 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.9 | 1.14 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.9 | 0.95 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury North recorded 881 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (67.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylesbury North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury North recorded 478 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylesbury North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury North recorded 247 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury North recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylesbury North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury North recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury North recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylesbury North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury North recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylesbury North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury North recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylesbury North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury North recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylesbury North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylesbury North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylesbury North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury North recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylesbury North
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylesbury North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylesbury North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | -45% |
| Aylesbury East | 983 | 87.7 | -54% |
| Aylesbury South East | 759 | 61.7 | -68% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | -56% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | -68% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -76% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 443 | 38.8 | -80% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 584 | 47.6 | -75% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 344 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 225 |
| On or near Nightclub | 148 |
| On or near Supermarket | 140 |
| On or near Buckingham Street | 70 |
| On or near Kingsbury | 61 |
| On or near Friarage Road | 55 |
| On or near Cooper'S Yard | 51 |
| On or near Long Lional | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury North 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 | 794 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 693 | 27.8% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 10.3% |
| Not recorded | 233 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 127 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 117 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 38 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 1.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 19 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% |
Aylesbury North has an estimated population of 12,971. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury North sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylesbury North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Aylesbury North a safe place to live?
Aylesbury North recorded 192.3 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 Aylesbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 881 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (478).
Is crime in Aylesbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North was up 4% on the year before: 2,494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,402 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylesbury North?
Aylesbury North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.