Crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
338 crimes were recorded in Downley, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 50.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Downley, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire
- Downley, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Downley, Buckinghamshire
- Demographics of Downley, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (112), anti-social behaviour (44), public order (30) and shoplifting (30) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,005th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Downley, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 338 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 50.6 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 6,680 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2025 (397 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (257). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 338 | 50.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 397 | 59.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 354 | 53.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 344 | 51.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 339 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 353 | 52.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 326 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 326 | 48.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 257 | 38.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 30 |
| May 2026 | 36 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 34 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) and violence and sexual offences (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 22 to 27, while anti-social behaviour fell from 68 to 44 and shoplifting fell from 46 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 16.8 | 34.2 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -35% |
| Public order | 30 | 4.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 4.5 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 4.0 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Drugs | 20 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Downley, Buckinghamshire; the highest is Abbey, Buckinghamshire (174.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Terriers & Amersham Hill (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Downley, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disraeli | 462 | 79.4 | +57% |
| Sands | 608 | 85.9 | +70% |
| Castlefield & Oakridge | 957 | 88.5 | +75% |
| Terriers & Amersham Hill | 486 | 44.9 | -11% |
| Abbey | 3,065 | 174.6 | +245% |
| Booker & Cressex | 756 | 151.3 | +199% |
| Totteridge & Bowerdean | 700 | 53.1 | +5% |
| West Wycombe & Lane End | 273 | 47.8 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Downley, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hithercroft Road” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hithercroft Road | 39 |
| On or near Tinkers Wood Road | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Avery Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Southfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 19 |
| On or near Falcon Rise | 14 |
| On or near Plomer Hill | 12 |
| On or near Hillfield Close | 11 |
| On or near Anthony Close | 9 |
Of the 294 crimes in Downley, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 76 | 25.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 5.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Downley, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 6,680 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.5%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Downley, Buckinghamshire average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Downley, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Downley, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Downley, Buckinghamshire recorded 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,005th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Downley, Buckinghamshire was down 15% on the year before: 338 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 397 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Downley, Buckinghamshire?
About 6,680 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Downley, Buckinghamshire?
Downley, Buckinghamshire 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.