BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2NF

BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2NF, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 141 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.13 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2NF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader HP20 postcode area, which has experienced 255 crimes and a crime rate of 15.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this HP20 2NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2NF, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the HP20 2NF area, explore the HP20 2NF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (26.19% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)

HP20 2NF Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Friarage Road with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

BUCKINGHAM STREET, HP20 2NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5348.1326.19%
Violence and sexual offences3118.09-22.50%
Anti-social behaviour1110.58-38.89%
Other theft113.75450.00%
Public order93.75-64.00%
Bicycle theft63.0750.00%
Vehicle crime52.0525.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.370.00%
Drugs21.37-33.33%
Other crime20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.68-66.67%
Burglary10.680.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4253.5923.53%
Violence and sexual offences4014.3414.29%
Public order2513.6592.31%
Anti-social behaviour188.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.1440.00%
Robbery62.39-14.29%
Other crime52.0566.67%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Bicycle theft41.37100.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Other theft21.02-66.67%
Burglary10.68-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3543.35-18.60%
Shoplifting3411.95112.50%
Public order1311.6018.18%
Robbery74.4440.00%
Other theft62.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.05-50.00%
Theft from the person41.710.00%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Drugs31.02-40.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4343.0143.33%
Shoplifting1614.68-36.00%
Other theft125.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.10-14.29%
Public order114.10-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.7542.86%
Drugs53.41150.00%
Robbery51.71150.00%
Theft from the person41.710.00%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3036.86-3.23%
Shoplifting2510.2431.58%
Anti-social behaviour148.5340.00%
Public order124.78-14.29%
Other theft94.1080.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.0775.00%
Bicycle theft22.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-60.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3133.45-31.11%
Shoplifting1910.5846.15%
Public order146.4927.27%
Anti-social behaviour104.780.00%
Vehicle crime53.4166.67%
Other theft51.71-16.67%
Theft from the person51.7166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Drugs31.37-62.50%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.842.27%
Shoplifting1315.368.33%
Public order114.4410.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7511.11%
Drugs83.41166.67%
Other theft62.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Theft from the person31.02-25.00%
Robbery11.02-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.472.33%
Shoplifting1215.02-45.45%
Public order104.10-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.4128.57%
Other theft83.07-11.11%
Theft from the person42.73100.00%
Drugs31.370.00%
Robbery31.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4345.74-6.52%
Shoplifting2214.6829.41%
Public order187.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson126.14200.00%
Other theft94.10-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour73.0716.67%
Vehicle crime52.390.00%
Burglary41.71300.00%
Bicycle theft31.370.00%
Robbery31.02200.00%
Drugs31.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.02100.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other crime10.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4641.304.55%
Shoplifting1715.70-43.33%
Other theft145.8075.00%
Public order144.7875.00%
Drugs64.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.05-45.45%
Vehicle crime52.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-55.56%
Other crime31.370.00%
Bicycle theft31.02200.00%
Burglary11.02-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4444.03-26.67%
Shoplifting3015.0220.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.24-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson93.75-10.00%
Other theft83.0733.33%
Public order82.73-66.67%
Drugs72.73250.00%
Vehicle crime52.39400.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Robbery21.02-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6053.930.00%
Shoplifting2520.480.00%
Public order248.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.440.00%
Other theft63.410.00%
Theft from the person52.050.00%
Robbery51.710.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Bicycle theft31.020.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 169 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202425
July 202413
June 202411
May 202412
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 202418
December 202314
November 20238
October 202324

A total of 308 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202442
July 202434
June 202416
May 202425
April 202419
March 202413
February 202412
January 202422
December 202317
November 202330
October 202325

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
July 202435
June 202443
May 202430
April 202431
March 202445
February 202444
January 202443
December 202346
November 202344
October 202360

A total of 127 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202418
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 202314
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
October 20235

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the HP20 2NF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Friarage Road
    Total35
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Buckingham Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Crown Leys
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Little Close
    Total4
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Long Lional
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Temple Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Rickford'S Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Palmer Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Williams Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Rothesay Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Mill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kingsbury
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Granville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Prebendal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Chadbone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Stilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cockton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Cock Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Other crime1