Crime in Buckingham: statistics, rates and trends
874 crimes were recorded in Buckingham in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Buckingham at a glance
- Crime trends in Buckingham
- Types of crime in Buckingham
- Buckingham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Buckingham
- Streets with the most crime in Buckingham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Buckingham
- Demographics of Buckingham
- Questions about crime in Buckingham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (383), anti-social behaviour (114) and public order (76) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,005th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Buckingham | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 874 | 35,812 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.6 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 15,163 | 578,772 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Buckingham peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,153 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (644). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 874 | 57.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 898 | 59.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,027 | 67.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,153 | 76.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 972 | 64.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 874 | 57.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 708 | 46.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 644 | 42.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 915 | 60.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 102 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 66 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 52 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and burglary (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 85 to 114, while shoplifting fell from 79 to 58 and other crime fell from 29 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 383 | 25.3 | 34.2 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 7.5 | 15.4 | +34% |
| Public order | 76 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 71 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.1 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.7 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.5 | 2.1 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Buckingham; the highest is Milton Keynes (109.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Brackley (37.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Buckingham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winslow | 351 | 62.4 | +8% |
| Brackley | 633 | 37.5 | -35% |
| Towcester | 566 | 65.8 | +14% |
| Bicester | 3,255 | 83.2 | +44% |
| Milton Keynes | 21,460 | 109.2 | +90% |
| Bletchley | 3,995 | 90.0 | +56% |
| Newport Pagnell | 966 | 62.1 | +8% |
| Aylesbury | 8,095 | 89.2 | +55% |
Buckingham is the one area listed within Buckingham, with 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham | Neighbourhood | 19,857 | 1,031 | 51.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Buckingham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Police Station | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Pightle Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Hamilton Close | 26 |
| On or near Market Hill | 22 |
| On or near Market Square | 21 |
| On or near Constance Street | 20 |
Of the 760 crimes in Buckingham with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 280 | 36.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 222 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 106 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 5.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
Buckingham has an estimated population of 15,163 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and less social housing (13%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Buckingham average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Buckingham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Buckingham a safe place to live?
Buckingham recorded 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,005th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Buckingham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 383 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Buckingham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Buckingham was down 3% on the year before: 874 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 898 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Buckingham?
About 15,163 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Buckingham?
Buckingham 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.