Crime in Aylesbury South West: statistics, rates and trends
1,046 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South West in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury South West
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury South West
- About this data
1,046 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury South West in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 470 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Aylesbury South West has the 1,700th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylesbury South West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,046 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.0 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,456 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South West was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,046 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (849). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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 | 1,046 | 84.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 849 | 68.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,017 | 81.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,036 | 83.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 983 | 78.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 982 | 78.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,034 | 83.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,014 | 81.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,038 | 83.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury South West 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 shoplifting (+74%) and vehicle crime (+65%). The largest falls were in other theft (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 470 | 37.7 | 1.10 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 10.0 | 1.21 | +74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 106 | 8.5 | 0.55 | -9% |
| Public order | 74 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +64% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.4 | 0.79 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +65% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -30% |
| Other crime | 31 | 2.5 | 1.18 | +48% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.3 | 0.71 | +53% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.6 | 0.45 | +54% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.8 | 0.83 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -44% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -29% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury South West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury South West recorded 470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 44.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylesbury South West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury South West recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury South West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury South West recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylesbury South West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury South West recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury South West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury South West recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylesbury South West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury South West recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylesbury South West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury South West recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylesbury South West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury South West 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 48% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylesbury South West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury South West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylesbury South West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury South West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylesbury South West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury South West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylesbury South West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury South West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylesbury South West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury South West 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylesbury South West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury South West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Aylesbury South West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury South West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury South West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury South East | 759 | 61.7 | -26% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | -26% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,494 | 192.3 | +129% |
| Aylesbury East | 983 | 87.7 | +4% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +25% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -45% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 443 | 38.8 | -54% |
| Wendover, Halton & Stoke Mandeville | 524 | 39.7 | -53% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 134 |
| On or near Grenville Green | 74 |
| On or near Mitchell Close | 35 |
| On or near Ceely Road | 29 |
| On or near Hampden Gardens | 27 |
| On or near Battersby Mews | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 24 |
| On or near York Place | 23 |
| On or near Torridge Road | 20 |
| On or near St Mark'S Road | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury South West 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 | 324 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 134 | 12.8% |
| Not recorded | 106 | 10.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 59 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 53 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 52 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 5 | 0.5% |
Aylesbury South West has an estimated population of 12,456. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury South West sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylesbury South West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.3% |
| Social rented homes | 28.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Aylesbury South West a safe place to live?
Aylesbury South West recorded 84.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 470 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (125).
Is crime in Aylesbury South West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury South West was up 23% on the year before: 1,046 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 849 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylesbury South West?
Aylesbury South West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.