Crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
1,000 crimes were recorded in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- Buckingham, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- Population and deprivation in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
1,000 crimes were recorded in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 50.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 445 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire has the 3,012th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Buckingham, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,000 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.4 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 19,857 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,312 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (903). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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 | 1,000 | 50.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,105 | 55.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,269 | 63.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,312 | 66.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,232 | 62.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,071 | 53.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 903 | 45.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 906 | 45.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,108 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 82 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 72 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
| August 2025 | 79 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 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 anti-social behaviour (+38%) and other crime (+24%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-55%) and burglary (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 22.4 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +38% |
| Other theft | 91 | 4.6 | 0.72 | -22% |
| Public order | 86 | 4.3 | 0.65 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 64 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -29% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +24% |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.7 | 0.51 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -55% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.2 | 0.34 | -38% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.4 | 0.30 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 8 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 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Buckingham, Buckinghamshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckingham, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horwood | 134 | 28.5 | -43% |
| Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | 463 | 38.2 | -24% |
| Winslow | 342 | 60.8 | +21% |
| Quainton | 199 | 36.5 | -27% |
| Newton Longville | 341 | 36.3 | -28% |
| Waddesdon | 168 | 31.5 | -37% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 749 | 46.1 | -9% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,397 | 105.1 | +109% |
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 Buckingham, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 32 |
| On or near Hamilton Close | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Airport/Airfield | 28 |
| On or near Police Station | 28 |
| On or near Pightle Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Market Hill | 22 |
| On or near Market Square | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 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 | 341 | 34.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 245 | 24.5% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 12.7% |
| Not recorded | 121 | 12.1% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 2.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.7% |
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 19,857. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Buckingham, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 17.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Buckingham, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire recorded 50.4 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 Buckingham, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire was down 10% on the year before: 1,000 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,105 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Buckingham, Buckinghamshire?
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire 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 Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.