Crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire: statistics, rates and trends
185 crimes were recorded in Quainton, Buckinghamshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- Types of crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- Quainton, Buckinghamshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- Demographics of Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- Questions about crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (81), other theft (21), criminal damage and arson (19) and public order (19) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,662nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Quainton, Buckinghamshire | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 185 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.0 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,447 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (222 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (178). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 185 | 34.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 198 | 36.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 178 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 194 | 35.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 190 | 34.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 222 | 40.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 208 | 38.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 184 | 33.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 204 | 37.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 8 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and other theft (40% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 1.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Quainton, Buckinghamshire; the highest is Aylesbury North (188.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Horwood (27.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Quainton, Buckinghamshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 351 | 62.4 | +84% |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | 739 | 45.4 | +34% |
| Aylesbury North West | 1,404 | 105.7 | +211% |
| Aylesbury West | 760 | 61.9 | +82% |
| Bierton, Kingsbrook & Wing | 591 | 48.2 | +42% |
| Aylesbury North | 2,440 | 188.1 | +454% |
| Grendon Underwood & The Claydons | 446 | 36.8 | +8% |
| Horwood | 129 | 27.4 | -19% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Quainton, Buckinghamshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mursley Road” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mursley Road | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 14 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
| On or near Aston Abbotts Road | 7 |
| On or near The Meadows | 7 |
| On or near Bates Close | 6 |
| On or near Portway | 6 |
| On or near Ashgrove Gardens | 5 |
| On or near North End Road | 5 |
| On or near North Marston Lane | 5 |
Of the 175 crimes in Quainton, Buckinghamshire with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 70 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% | 5.2% |
Quainton, Buckinghamshire has an estimated population of 5,447 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.1%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.4%, against 3.4%) and less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Quainton, Buckinghamshire average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Quainton, Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Quainton, Buckinghamshire a safe place to live?
Quainton, Buckinghamshire recorded 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,662nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (21).
Is crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quainton, Buckinghamshire was down 7% on the year before: 185 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Quainton, Buckinghamshire?
About 5,447 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Quainton, Buckinghamshire?
Quainton, 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.