Crime in Aylesbury South East: statistics, rates and trends

759 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.

759 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South East in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylesbury South East has the 2,524th highest crime rate.

MeasureAylesbury South EastBuckinghamshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202675936,0565,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents61.762.396.4
Change on previous 12 months-2%-1%-1%
Population12,295578,77258,797,018

Recorded crime in Aylesbury South East was highest in the year to July 2022 (880 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (682). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202675961.796.4
Year to July 202577663.197.1
Year to July 202480465.497.7
Year to July 202387671.25.2
Year to July 202288071.6101.3
Year to July 202183868.2102.1
Year to July 202074160.3101.9
Year to July 201968355.6101.5
Year to July 201868255.5100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202665
June 202672
May 202664
April 202669
March 202658
February 202666
January 202663
December 202561
November 202557
October 202551
September 202568
August 202565

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury South 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. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+15%).

The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-23%) and criminal damage and arson (-22%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences39231.90.93+8%
Other theft695.60.88-12%
Public order635.10.77-6%
Vehicle crime473.80.78+15%
Criminal damage and arson433.50.52-22%
Drugs373.00.92-20%
Anti-social behaviour342.80.18-23%
Other crime312.51.19+3%
Burglary151.20.34+25%
Theft from the person80.70.39+60%
Possession of weapons60.50.50-33%
Robbery50.40.30+0%
Shoplifting50.40.05-67%
Bicycle theft40.30.40-20%

Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury South East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury South East recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 51.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Aylesbury South East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury South East recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Aylesbury South East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury South East recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Aylesbury South East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury South East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury South East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury South East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Aylesbury South East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury South East recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury South East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury South East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Aylesbury South East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury South East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Aylesbury South East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury South East recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Aylesbury South East

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury South East recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Aylesbury South East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury South East recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Aylesbury South East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury South 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 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Aylesbury South East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury South 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 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Aylesbury South East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury South East recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylesbury South East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury South East.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Aylesbury South East
Aylesbury South West1,04684.0+36%
Aylesbury East98387.7+42%
Aylesbury North2,494192.3+211%
Aylesbury West76162.0+0%
Aylesbury North West1,397105.1+70%
Aston Clinton & Weston Turville44338.8-37%
Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead74946.1-25%
Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville52439.7-36%

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 South East over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Walton Grove153
On or near Hospital118
On or near Wendover Way30
On or near Hardy Close16
On or near Jenner Road16
On or near Haslerig Close14
On or near Rutherford Road13
On or near Sheffield Drive12
On or near Supermarket12
On or near Tennyson Road12

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury South 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect27836.6%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified16621.9%
Under investigation8611.3%
Awaiting court outcome557.2%
Status update unavailable496.5%
Local resolution354.6%
Not recorded344.5%
Action to be taken by another organisation263.4%
Court result unavailable131.7%
Offender given a caution101.3%
Further investigation is not in the public interest60.8%
Further action is not in the public interest10.1%

Aylesbury South East has an estimated population of 12,295. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury South East sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureAylesbury South East
Aged 0 to 1518.8%
Aged 16 to 6463.0%
Aged 65 and over18.2%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage73.1%
Social rented homes9.9%
Private rented homes16.9%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)8.6

Is Aylesbury South East a safe place to live?

Aylesbury South East recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 South East?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (69).

Is crime in Aylesbury South East going up or down?

Recorded crime in Aylesbury South East was down 2% on the year before: 759 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 776 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Aylesbury South East?

Aylesbury South 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 South East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.

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