Crime in Aylesbury South West: statistics, rates and trends
1,019 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South West in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aylesbury South West at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury South West
- Types of crime in Aylesbury South West
- Aylesbury South West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury South West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury South West
- Demographics of Aylesbury South West
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury South West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (451), shoplifting (120) and anti-social behaviour (110) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aylesbury South West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,019 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.8 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,456 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South West peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,054 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (876). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,019 | 81.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 876 | 70.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 998 | 80.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,039 | 83.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 991 | 79.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 976 | 78.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 998 | 80.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,019 | 81.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,054 | 84.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 86 |
| June 2026 | 123 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 103 |
| March 2026 | 75 |
| February 2026 | 101 |
| January 2026 | 85 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 92 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 45 to 75 and shoplifting rose from 76 to 120, while other theft fell from 65 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 451 | 36.2 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 9.6 | 8.5 | +58% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 8.8 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Public order | 75 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +39% |
| Other theft | 42 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -35% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 2.1 | +41% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aylesbury South 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 South West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | -25% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | -24% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +130% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | +7% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +29% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -44% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -55% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 514 | 39.0 | -52% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury South West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (133).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 133 |
| On or near Grenville Green | 71 |
| On or near Mitchell Close | 32 |
| On or near Hampden Gardens | 27 |
| On or near York Place | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near Battersby Mews | 23 |
| On or near Torridge Road | 21 |
| On or near Ceely Road | 18 |
| On or near Coxhill Way | 18 |
Of the 909 crimes in Aylesbury South West with a recorded outcome, 27% 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 110 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 323 | 35.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 26.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 5.7% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Aylesbury South West has an estimated population of 12,456 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%) and a younger population (12%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury South West average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylesbury South West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury South West a safe place to live?
Aylesbury South West recorded 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,768th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury South West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 451 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (120).
Is crime in Aylesbury South West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South West was up 16% on the year before: 1,019 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 876 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury South West?
About 12,456 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury South West?
Aylesbury South 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.