Crime in Aylesbury North West: statistics, rates and trends
1,397 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aylesbury North West at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury North West
- Types of crime in Aylesbury North West
- Aylesbury North West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury North West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury North West
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury North West
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury North West
- About this data
1,397 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North West in the 12 months to July 2026, 105.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 568 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylesbury North West has the 1,118th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylesbury North West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,397 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,289 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North West was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,678 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,223). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,397 | 105.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,447 | 108.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,576 | 118.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,678 | 126.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,474 | 110.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,360 | 102.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,223 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,230 | 92.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,312 | 98.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 144 |
| April 2026 | 113 |
| March 2026 | 103 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 101 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 104 |
| September 2025 | 118 |
| August 2025 | 118 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury North West 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 shoplifting, other theft, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+42%). The largest falls were in public order (-21%) and other theft (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 42.7 | 1.25 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 151 | 11.4 | 1.37 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 8.9 | 0.58 | +4% |
| Other theft | 112 | 8.4 | 1.32 | -15% |
| Public order | 101 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 85 | 6.4 | 1.30 | +42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 6.3 | 0.93 | -12% |
| Drugs | 52 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -9% |
| Other crime | 37 | 2.8 | 1.32 | -5% |
| Burglary | 26 | 2.0 | 0.55 | +8% |
| Robbery | 24 | 1.8 | 1.34 | +167% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.2 | 1.46 | +78% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 0.53 | +71% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 0.85 | +38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury North West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury North West recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylesbury North West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury North West recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury North West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury North West recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylesbury North West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury North West recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylesbury North West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury North West recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylesbury North West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury North West recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury North West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury North West recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylesbury North West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury North West recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylesbury North West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury North West recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylesbury North West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury North West recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylesbury North West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury North West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylesbury North West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury North West recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylesbury North West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury North West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylesbury North West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury North West recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylesbury North West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury North West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | -41% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -56% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,494 | 192.3 | +83% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | -20% |
| Aylesbury South East | 759 | 61.7 | -41% |
| Aylesbury East | 983 | 87.7 | -17% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 584 | 47.6 | -55% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 443 | 38.8 | -63% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haydon Road | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Goldswain End | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Devereux Place | 43 |
| On or near Kerry Close | 34 |
| On or near Ardenham Lane | 33 |
| On or near Edge Street | 30 |
| On or near Beckett Close | 29 |
| On or near Northern Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury North West 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 | 471 | 33.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 343 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 173 | 12.4% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 70 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 66 | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% |
Aylesbury North West has an estimated population of 13,289. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury North West sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylesbury North West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Aylesbury North West a safe place to live?
Aylesbury North West recorded 105.1 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 North West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (151).
Is crime in Aylesbury North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North West was down 3% on the year before: 1,397 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,447 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylesbury North West?
Aylesbury North West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.