Crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead: statistics, rates and trends
749 crimes were recorded in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead at a glance
- Crime trends in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- Types of crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- Population and deprivation in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- Questions about crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
- About this data
749 crimes were recorded in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 340 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead has the 3,196th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 749 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.1 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,263 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead was highest in the year to July 2024 (752 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (247). Over the whole period it rose 203%, 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 | 749 | 46.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 728 | 44.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 752 | 46.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 442 | 27.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 347 | 21.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 420 | 25.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 329 | 20.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 282 | 17.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 247 | 15.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 57 |
| March 2026 | 77 |
| February 2026 | 48 |
| January 2026 | 66 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 54 |
| August 2025 | 69 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead 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 other theft (+33%). The largest falls were in drugs (-59%) and vehicle crime (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 340 | 20.9 | 0.61 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -13% |
| Other theft | 81 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +33% |
| Public order | 59 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 54 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.0 | 0.40 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +288% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.8 | 0.87 | +76% |
| Burglary | 11 | 0.7 | 0.19 | -21% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -59% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 0.36 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -62% |
Violence and sexual offences in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 45.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 288% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +128% |
| Aylesbury West | 761 | 62.0 | +35% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,494 | 192.3 | +317% |
| Aylesbury South West | 1,046 | 84.0 | +82% |
| Aylesbury South East | 759 | 61.7 | +34% |
| Aylesbury East | 983 | 87.7 | +91% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 584 | 47.6 | +3% |
| Quainton | 199 | 36.5 | -21% |
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 Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Paradise Orchard | 32 |
| On or near Hayter Close | 29 |
| On or near Whinham Green | 23 |
| On or near Mendip Street | 20 |
| On or near Wall Brown Way | 18 |
| On or near Bullfinch Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Marjorie Close | 13 |
| On or near Red Admiral Street | 12 |
| On or near Topaz Lane | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead 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 | 263 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 11.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 5.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 4.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 2.8% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead has an estimated population of 16,263. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 28.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead a safe place to live?
Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead recorded 46.1 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 Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 340 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead was up 3% on the year before: 749 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 728 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead?
Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead 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 Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.