Crime in Aston Clinton: statistics, rates and trends
216 crimes were recorded in Aston Clinton in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aston Clinton at a glance
- Crime trends in Aston Clinton
- Types of crime in Aston Clinton
- Aston Clinton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Aston Clinton
- Streets with the most crime in Aston Clinton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aston Clinton
- Demographics of Aston Clinton
- Questions about crime in Aston Clinton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (87), anti-social behaviour (30), criminal damage and arson (19) and vehicle crime (19) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,261st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Aston Clinton | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 216 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.4 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,098 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Aston Clinton of any year here (216 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 216 | 42.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 286 | 56.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 228 | 44.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 288 | 56.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 363 | 71.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 319 | 62.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 268 | 52.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 264 | 51.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 271 | 53.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 20 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and violence and sexual offences (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 133 to 87.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 87 | 17.1 | 34.2 | -35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.9 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Aston Clinton; the highest is Aylesbury (89.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Stoke Mandeville (37.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aston Clinton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | -5% |
| Tring | 730 | 55.9 | +32% |
| Stoke Mandeville | 202 | 37.7 | -11% |
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +111% |
| Berkhamsted | 1,280 | 58.0 | +37% |
| Prestwood and Great Missenden | 342 | 48.3 | +14% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | +12% |
| Chesham | 1,622 | 72.2 | +70% |
Aston Clinton & Weston Turville is the one area listed within Aston Clinton, with 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Clinton & Weston Turville | Neighbourhood | 11,418 | 425 | 37.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Aston Clinton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rosebery Road” (23).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rosebery Road | 23 |
| On or near Gordon Smith Close | 12 |
| On or near Tring Hill | 12 |
| On or near The Burnhams | 8 |
| On or near Chestnut Close | 7 |
| On or near Beaconsfield Road | 6 |
| On or near Brackley Close | 6 |
| On or near Lower Icknield Way | 6 |
| On or near New Road | 6 |
| On or near Stratford Close | 6 |
Of the 186 crimes in Aston Clinton with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 3.8% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Aston Clinton has an estimated population of 5,098 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.6%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (10.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aston Clinton average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Aston Clinton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aston Clinton a safe place to live?
Aston Clinton recorded 42.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,261st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aston Clinton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (30).
Is crime in Aston Clinton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aston Clinton was down 24% on the year before: 216 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 286 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aston Clinton?
About 5,098 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aston Clinton?
Aston Clinton 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.