Crime in Aylesbury West: statistics, rates and trends
760 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury West in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aylesbury West at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury West
- Types of crime in Aylesbury West
- Aylesbury West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury West
- Demographics of Aylesbury West
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (307), anti-social behaviour (109) and public order (56) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,530th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Aylesbury West | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 760 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,276 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,095 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (727). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 760 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 850 | 69.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 740 | 60.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 999 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,095 | 89.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,078 | 87.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 803 | 65.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 727 | 59.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 922 | 75.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 73 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 62 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 35 to 53, while shoplifting fell from 62 to 40 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Public order | 56 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 55 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +51% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.3 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Aylesbury West; the highest is Aylesbury North (188.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Haddenham & Stone (36.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +71% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,019 | 81.8 | +32% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +204% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | -27% |
| Aylesbury South East | 755 | 61.4 | -1% |
| Aylesbury East | 978 | 87.3 | +41% |
| Haddenham & Stone | 421 | 36.3 | -41% |
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | 425 | 37.2 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wycliffe End” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wycliffe End | 85 |
| On or near Rochester Place | 35 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Chapman Close | 22 |
| On or near Lavender Close | 21 |
| On or near Spruce Road | 20 |
| On or near Lavric Road | 18 |
| On or near Bracken Way | 17 |
| On or near St Hilda'S Court | 17 |
| On or near Oxford Road | 15 |
Of the 651 crimes in Aylesbury West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 109 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 36.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 179 | 27.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 4.6% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Aylesbury West has an estimated population of 12,276 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), a younger population (11%, against 19%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury West average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aylesbury West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury West a safe place to live?
Aylesbury West recorded 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,530th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Aylesbury West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury West was down 11% on the year before: 760 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 850 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury West?
About 12,276 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury West?
Aylesbury 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.