Crime in Aylesbury South East: statistics, rates and trends
755 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South East in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Aylesbury South East
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury South East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (399), public order (70) and other theft (65) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Aylesbury South East | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 755 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,295 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South East peaked in the year to August 2023 (878 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (677). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 755 | 61.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 778 | 63.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 799 | 65.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 878 | 71.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 868 | 70.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 852 | 69.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 740 | 60.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 703 | 57.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 677 | 55.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and criminal damage and arson (47% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 47 to 35 and other crime fell from 35 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 399 | 32.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Public order | 70 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Other theft | 65 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 3.6 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.0 | 3.3 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 2.8 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 28 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aylesbury South East; 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 South East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | +33% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | +42% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +206% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | +1% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +72% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -39% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -26% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 514 | 39.0 | -37% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury South East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Walton Grove” (164).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Walton Grove | 164 |
| On or near Hospital | 114 |
| On or near Wendover Way | 30 |
| On or near Jenner Road | 19 |
| On or near Hardy Close | 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 |
Of the 720 crimes in Aylesbury South East with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 35 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 283 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 159 | 22.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 3.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
Aylesbury South East has an estimated population of 12,295 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury South East average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylesbury South East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury South East a safe place to live?
Aylesbury South East recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,556th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury South East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 399 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (70).
Is crime in Aylesbury South East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South East was down 3% on the year before: 755 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 778 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury South East?
About 12,295 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury South East?
Aylesbury South East 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.