Crime in Aylesbury: statistics, rates and trends
8,189 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Aylesbury
- Questions about crime in Aylesbury
- About this data
8,189 crimes were recorded in Aylesbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,354 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Aylesbury has the 480th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,189 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.2 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 90,754 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Aylesbury was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,474 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (6,750). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 8,189 | 90.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,880 | 86.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 7,978 | 87.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,474 | 93.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 7,977 | 87.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 7,447 | 82.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 6,821 | 75.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 6,750 | 74.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 7,361 | 81.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 742 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Aylesbury 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 robbery (+34%) and vehicle crime (+29%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-28%) and possession of weapons (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,354 | 37.0 | 1.08 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 931 | 10.3 | 1.24 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 777 | 8.6 | 0.56 | -6% |
| Public order | 665 | 7.3 | 1.10 | +2% |
| Other theft | 618 | 6.8 | 1.06 | -2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 514 | 5.7 | 0.84 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 394 | 4.3 | 0.88 | +29% |
| Drugs | 281 | 3.1 | 0.95 | +2% |
| Other crime | 221 | 2.4 | 1.15 | +8% |
| Burglary | 150 | 1.7 | 0.47 | +15% |
| Robbery | 106 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +34% |
| Bicycle theft | 65 | 0.7 | 0.87 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 58 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -2% |
| Possession of weapons | 55 | 0.6 | 0.62 | -14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Aylesbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Aylesbury recorded 3,354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Aylesbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Aylesbury recorded 931 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Aylesbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Aylesbury recorded 777 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Aylesbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Aylesbury recorded 665 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Aylesbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Aylesbury recorded 618 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Aylesbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Aylesbury recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Aylesbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Aylesbury recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Aylesbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Aylesbury recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Aylesbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Aylesbury recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Aylesbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Aylesbury recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Aylesbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Aylesbury recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Aylesbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Aylesbury recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Aylesbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Aylesbury recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Aylesbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Aylesbury recorded 55 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 down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Aylesbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Aylesbury.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Aylesbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Mandeville | 225 | 42.0 | -53% |
| Aston Clinton | 214 | 42.0 | -53% |
| Wendover | 391 | 40.4 | -55% |
| Haddenham (Buckinghamshire) | 270 | 36.7 | -59% |
| Princes Risborough | 420 | 47.4 | -48% |
| Tring | 737 | 56.5 | -37% |
| Thame | 552 | 51.1 | -43% |
| Chinnor | 301 | 37.3 | -59% |
7 areas within Aylesbury, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Aylesbury North had the highest rate (192.3 per 1,000) and Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead the lowest (46.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury North | Neighbourhood | 12,971 | 2,494 | 192.3 |
| Aylesbury North West | Neighbourhood | 13,289 | 1,397 | 105.1 |
| Aylesbury East | Neighbourhood | 11,204 | 983 | 87.7 |
| Aylesbury South West | Neighbourhood | 12,456 | 1,046 | 84.0 |
| Aylesbury West | Neighbourhood | 12,276 | 761 | 62.0 |
| Aylesbury South East | Neighbourhood | 12,295 | 759 | 61.7 |
| Berryfields, Buckingham Park & Watermead | Neighbourhood | 16,263 | 749 | 46.1 |
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 Aylesbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 507 |
| On or near Parking Area | 446 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 249 |
| On or near Walton Grove | 153 |
| On or near Nightclub | 148 |
| On or near Haydon Road | 132 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 129 |
| On or near Hospital | 123 |
| On or near Cannon Close | 97 |
| On or near Wycliffe End | 87 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Aylesbury 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,567 | 31.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,144 | 26.2% |
| Under investigation | 940 | 11.5% |
| Not recorded | 777 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 439 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 403 | 4.9% |
| Local resolution | 297 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 252 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 154 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 90 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 89 | 1.1% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 28 | 0.3% |
Aylesbury has an estimated population of 90,754. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Aylesbury sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Aylesbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Aylesbury a safe place to live?
Aylesbury recorded 90.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Aylesbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (931).
Is crime in Aylesbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Aylesbury was up 4% on the year before: 8,189 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,880 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Aylesbury?
Aylesbury is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Aylesbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.