Crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends

352 crimes were recorded in Downley, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.7 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 116 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Downley, Buckinghamshire has the 2,908th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire was highest in the year to July 2025 (389 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (250). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Downley, 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 criminal damage and arson (+35%) and public order (+33%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-32%) and violence and sexual offences (-28%).

Violence and sexual offences in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 2 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 100% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Downley, Buckinghamshire

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Downley, 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Downley, Buckinghamshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Downley, Buckinghamshire.

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 Downley, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Downley, 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.

Downley, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 6,680. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Downley, Buckinghamshire sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Downley, Buckinghamshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.