Crime in Aylesbury: statistics, rates and trends
8,095 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Aylesbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Aylesbury
- Types of crime in Aylesbury
- Aylesbury compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Aylesbury
- Streets with the most crime in Aylesbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Aylesbury
- Demographics of Aylesbury
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (3,301), shoplifting (946) and anti-social behaviour (781) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 481st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 8,095 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.2 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 90,754 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury peaked in the year to August 2023 (8,359 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (6,745). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 8,095 | 89.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 7,920 | 87.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 8,009 | 88.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 8,359 | 92.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 8,076 | 89.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 7,552 | 83.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,745 | 74.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,807 | 75.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,343 | 80.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 648 |
| July 2026 | 699 |
| June 2026 | 739 |
| May 2026 | 767 |
| April 2026 | 739 |
| March 2026 | 702 |
| February 2026 | 657 |
| January 2026 | 661 |
| December 2025 | 580 |
| November 2025 | 652 |
| October 2025 | 571 |
| September 2025 | 680 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and theft from the person (64% below) and burglary (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, robbery rose from 80 to 102, while bicycle theft fell from 80 to 61 and possession of weapons fell from 65 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,301 | 36.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 946 | 10.4 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 781 | 8.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 673 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Other theft | 611 | 6.7 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 517 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 357 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Drugs | 277 | 3.1 | 3.3 | -1% |
| Other crime | 216 | 2.4 | 2.1 | +2% |
| Burglary | 145 | 1.6 | 3.6 | +10% |
| Robbery | 102 | 1.1 | 1.4 | +28% |
| Bicycle theft | 61 | 0.7 | 0.8 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 55 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -13% |
| Possession of weapons | 53 | 0.6 | 1.0 | -18% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville | 202 | 37.7 | -58% |
| Aston Clinton | 216 | 42.4 | -52% |
| Wendover | 389 | 40.2 | -55% |
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 269 | 36.5 | -59% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | -47% |
| Tring | 730 | 55.9 | -37% |
| Thame | 576 | 53.3 | -40% |
| Chinnor | 302 | 37.4 | -58% |
Of the 7 areas within Aylesbury, Aylesbury North had the highest crime rate (188.1 per 1,000) and Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead the lowest (45.4), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North | Neighbourhood | 12,971 | 2,440 | 188.1 |
| Aylesbury North West | Neighbourhood | 13,289 | 1,404 | 105.7 |
| Aylesbury East | Neighbourhood | 11,204 | 978 | 87.3 |
| Aylesbury South West | Neighbourhood | 12,456 | 1,019 | 81.8 |
| Aylesbury West | Neighbourhood | 12,276 | 760 | 61.9 |
| Aylesbury South East | Neighbourhood | 12,295 | 755 | 61.4 |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | Neighbourhood | 16,263 | 739 | 45.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Aylesbury over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (506).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 506 |
| On or near Parking Area | 424 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 256 |
| On or near Walton Grove | 164 |
| On or near Nightclub | 145 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 135 |
| On or near Haydon Road | 127 |
| On or near Hospital | 119 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 101 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 91 |
Of the 7,314 crimes in Aylesbury with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 781 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,555 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,120 | 29.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 946 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 397 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 377 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 293 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 258 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 153 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 90 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 87 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Aylesbury has an estimated population of 90,754 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (12%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Aylesbury average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Aylesbury | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Aylesbury a safe place to live?
Aylesbury recorded 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 481st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,301 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (946).
Is crime in Aylesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury was up 2% on the year before: 8,095 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 7,920 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Aylesbury?
About 90,754 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Aylesbury?
Aylesbury 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.