Aylesbury Crime Overview
Aylesbury is the most dangerous major town in Buckinghamshire, and is the 24th most dangerous overall out of Buckinghamshire's 220 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Aylesbury in 2020 was 67 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 4.1% higher than the Buckinghamshire rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Aylesbury is the 32nd safest major town, and the 1,624th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Aylesbury had the worst crime rate in Buckinghamshire for bicycle theft, with 6 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.08 per 1,000 inhabitants. March 2020 was also a bad month for Aylesbury residents, when it was Buckinghamshire's most dangerous area for burglary, recording 34 crimes at a rate of 0.46 per 1,000 residents. Aylesbury recorded 29 reports of drugs during July 2020, making its crime rate of 0.39 the worst for drugs in Buckinghamshire that month.
The most common crimes in Aylesbury are violence and sexual offences, with 2,129 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 29. This is 4.6% higher than 2019's figure of 2,031 offences and a difference of 1.33 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Aylesbury's least common crime is robbery, with 37 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 38% from 2019's figure of 51 crimes.
Compare Aylesbury to other towns and cities
See how Aylesbury shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Aylesbury and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Aylesbury Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Aylesbury This Year
| Aylesbury | Buckinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 912 | 12.33 | 7,912 | 9.73 | 21% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 113 | 1.53 | 843 | 1.04 | 32% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 163 | 2.20 | 2,728 | 3.35 | 52% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 510 | 6.89 | 5,583 | 6.86 | 0.44% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 308 | 4.16 | 2,110 | 2.59 | 38% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 116 | 1.57 | 1,297 | 1.59 | 1.3% safer |
| Other Theft | 403 | 5.45 | 4,529 | 5.57 | 2.2% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 70 | 0.95 | 575 | 0.71 | 25% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 467 | 6.31 | 4,031 | 4.96 | 21% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 37 | 0.50 | 430 | 0.53 | 6% safer |
| Shoplifting | 227 | 3.07 | 2,302 | 2.83 | 8% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 96 | 1.30 | 771 | 0.95 | 27% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 304 | 4.11 | 5,258 | 6.46 | 57% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 2,129 | 28.78 | 21,682 | 26.65 | 7% more dangerous |
Crime in Aylesbury Compared To Buckinghamshire
Aylesbury Compared to Nearby Major Towns
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Wycombe | 6,611 | 62.27 | 7% safer |
| Aylesbury | 4,943 | 66.81 | - |
Aylesbury Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 20 | 15 | 13 | 12 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.6 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.5 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.5 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 2.5 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 4.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.68 | 0.95 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.0 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.69 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 7 | 4.9 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.3 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 6 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 21 | 27 | 27 | 29 | Getting worse |
Changes In Aylesbury's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Aylesbury to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury | 66.81 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 1.3% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 14% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 20% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 23% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 31% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 35% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime in Aylesbury's Neighbourhoods
Aylesbury Central is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Aylesbury, followed by Victoria Park in second place, and Gatehouse as the third most dangerous area. Aylesbury's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Bedgrove & Walton, Mandeville & Elm Farm, and Walton Court & Hawkslade.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury Central | 1,301 | 155 | First |
| Bedgrove & Walton | 360 | 40 | Seventh |
| California & Southcourt | 482 | 61 | Fourth |
| Gatehouse | 572 | 65 | Third |
| Mandeville & Elm Farm | 499 | 50 | Sixth |
| Victoria Park | 418 | 68 | Second |
| Walton Court & Hawkslade | 351 | 56 | Fifth |
Aylesbury Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Aylesbury for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Mandeville & Elm Farm (56) | Aylesbury Central (206) |
| Bicycle Theft | Mandeville & Elm Farm (7) | Aylesbury Central (39) |
| Burglary | Mandeville & Elm Farm (9) | Aylesbury Central (50) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | California & Southcourt (41) | Aylesbury Central (105) |
| Drugs | Victoria Park (11) | Aylesbury Central (79) |
| Other Crime | Gatehouse (7) | Victoria Park (24) |
| Other Theft | California & Southcourt (20) | Aylesbury Central (106) |
| Possession of Weapons | Walton Court & Hawkslade (1) | Aylesbury Central (19) |
| Public Order | Bedgrove & Walton (34) | Aylesbury Central (170) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Bedgrove & Walton (2) | Aylesbury Central (12) |
| Shoplifting | Bedgrove & Walton (3) | Aylesbury Central (143) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Walton Court & Hawkslade (2) | Aylesbury Central (53) |
| Vehicle Crime | California & Southcourt (20) | Mandeville & Elm Farm (54) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Bedgrove & Walton (128) | Aylesbury Central (456) |
Crime in Aylesbury During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Aylesbury change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Aylesbury saw a 600% increase in possession of weapons. Aylesbury saw a large fall in robbery during November, when it fell by 83% compared to November in 2019. Aylesbury saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +32% | -4% | -9% | +3% | -42% | -28% | -12% | +14% | +23% | +13% |
| Bicycle Theft | -25% | - | -53% | -39% | +50% | -15% | - | +220% | - | -44% |
| Burglary | +100% | -40% | -50% | -64% | +13% | -47% | -67% | -25% | -54% | -69% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +2% | -41% | -42% | -6% | +6% | -27% | -5% | +29% | -50% | -8% |
| Drugs | +75% | +41% | +95% | +38% | +107% | +33% | +47% | - | +53% | +29% |
| Other Crime | -23% | -69% | -79% | -59% | -29% | -21% | -65% | +30% | -33% | +33% |
| Other Theft | -7% | -60% | -42% | -6% | -17% | -39% | -29% | - | -24% | -12% |
| Possession of Weapons | -50% | +50% | -33% | +17% | +600% | -50% | +350% | +33% | -25% | -50% |
| Public Order | +95% | +55% | -33% | - | +49% | +27% | +14% | +59% | +62% | +44% |
| Robbery | +100% | -60% | - | +33% | -33% | - | -33% | -50% | -83% | - |
| Shoplifting | -50% | - | -69% | -42% | -33% | -65% | -63% | -33% | -17% | -24% |
| Theft From the Person | +15% | -67% | -50% | - | +9% | +25% | -53% | -38% | - | +40% |
| Vehicle Crime | -13% | -41% | -48% | +15% | -21% | -52% | -45% | -22% | -37% | -27% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -16% | -16% | -15% | +3% | +22% | +22% | +6% | +10% | +18% | - |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Aylesbury
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