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.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Aylesbury South East at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury South East
- Types of crime in Aylesbury South East
- Aylesbury South East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury South East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury South East
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury South East
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury South East
- About this data
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.
| Measure | Aylesbury South East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 759 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,295 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 759 | 61.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 776 | 63.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 804 | 65.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 876 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 880 | 71.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 838 | 68.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 741 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 683 | 55.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 682 | 55.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 72 |
| May 2026 | 64 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 66 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 61 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
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 type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 392 | 31.9 | 0.93 | +8% |
| Other theft | 69 | 5.6 | 0.88 | -12% |
| Public order | 63 | 5.1 | 0.77 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.8 | 0.78 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -22% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -23% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 1.19 | +3% |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.2 | 0.34 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 0.39 | +60% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -33% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 0.05 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.40 | -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.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | +36% |
| Aylesbury East | 983 | 87.7 | +42% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,494 | 192.3 | +211% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | +0% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +70% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 443 | 38.8 | -37% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -25% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 524 | 39.7 | -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.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walton Grove | 153 |
| On or near Hospital | 118 |
| On or near Wendover Way | 30 |
| On or near Hardy Close | 16 |
| On or near Jenner Road | 16 |
| On or near Haslerig Close | 14 |
| On or near Rutherford Road | 13 |
| On or near Sheffield Drive | 12 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 12 |
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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 36.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 21.9% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 55 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.6% |
| Not recorded | 34 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
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.
| Measure | Aylesbury South East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| 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.