Crime in Aylesbury North: statistics, rates and trends
2,440 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North in the 12 months to August 2026, 188.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aylesbury North
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (852), shoplifting (477) and public order (245) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Aylesbury North | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,440 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 188.1 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,971 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,473 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,959). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,440 | 188.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,415 | 186.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,319 | 178.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,399 | 185.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,473 | 190.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,053 | 158.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,959 | 151.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,126 | 163.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,301 | 177.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 196 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aylesbury North recorded notably more shoplifting (4.4 times the national rate), public order (2.8 times the national rate) and bicycle theft (2.6 times the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 151 to 180 and robbery rose from 37 to 44, while bicycle theft fell from 49 to 28 and theft from the person fell from 31 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 852 | 65.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 477 | 36.8 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Public order | 245 | 18.9 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 227 | 17.5 | 15.4 | -4% |
| Other theft | 180 | 13.9 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 127 | 9.8 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Drugs | 92 | 7.1 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +17% |
| Robbery | 44 | 3.4 | 1.4 | +19% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 2.2 | 0.8 | -43% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.1 | 2.1 | -18% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 1.6 | 1.7 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Aylesbury North has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | -44% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | -54% |
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | -67% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | -57% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | -67% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -76% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -80% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 591 | 48.2 | -74% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (324).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 324 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 233 |
| On or near Nightclub | 145 |
| On or near Supermarket | 143 |
| On or near Buckingham Street | 80 |
| On or near Cooper'S Yard | 64 |
| On or near Kingsbury | 57 |
| On or near Friarage Road | 49 |
| On or near Long Lional | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
Of the 2,213 crimes in Aylesbury North with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 227 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 779 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 671 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 271 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 116 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 115 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 38 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 19 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Aylesbury North has an estimated population of 12,971 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (28%, against 20%), fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%) and fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury North average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aylesbury North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury North a safe place to live?
Aylesbury North recorded 188.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 234th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 852 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (477).
Is crime in Aylesbury North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North was up 1% on the year before: 2,440 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,415 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury North?
About 12,971 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury North?
Aylesbury North 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.