Crime in Aylesbury North West: statistics, rates and trends
1,404 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury North West in the 12 months to August 2026, 105.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aylesbury North West
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury North West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (568), shoplifting (158) and anti-social behaviour (121) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aylesbury North West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,404 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 105.7 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,289 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North West peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,682 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,220). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,404 | 105.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,412 | 106.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,583 | 119.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,682 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,487 | 111.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,376 | 103.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,220 | 91.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,238 | 93.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,313 | 98.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 125 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Aylesbury North West recorded notably more shoplifting (41% above the national rate), other theft (34% above the national rate) and other crime (28% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (49% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 64 to 78, while public order fell from 125 to 105.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 42.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 158 | 11.9 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Other theft | 115 | 8.7 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Public order | 105 | 7.9 | 6.7 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 6.5 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 78 | 5.9 | 5.0 | +22% |
| Drugs | 53 | 4.0 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other crime | 36 | 2.7 | 2.1 | -5% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aylesbury North West; 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 North West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | -41% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -57% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +78% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | -23% |
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | -42% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | -17% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 591 | 48.2 | -54% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury North West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Haydon Road” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Haydon Road | 127 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Goldswain End | 55 |
| On or near Devereux Place | 47 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Kerry Close | 33 |
| On or near Beckett Close | 32 |
| On or near Edge Street | 29 |
| On or near Ardenham Lane | 27 |
| On or near The Serpentine | 26 |
Of the 1,283 crimes in Aylesbury North West with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 481 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 353 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 160 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Aylesbury North West has an estimated population of 13,289 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury North West average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylesbury North West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury North West a safe place to live?
Aylesbury North West recorded 105.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,108th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other theft.
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 August 2026, followed by shoplifting (158).
Is crime in Aylesbury North West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury North West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,404 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,412 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury North West?
About 13,289 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury North West?
Aylesbury North West 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.