CASTLE CLOSE, HP20 2RG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2RG

CASTLE CLOSE, HP20 2RG, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 137 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.31 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2RG 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 2RG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2RG, encompassing approximately 2670 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (34.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (2.94% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

HP20 2RG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friarage Road with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13

CASTLE CLOSE, HP20 2RG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4751.3134.29%
Violence and sexual offences3517.602.94%
Public order1013.11-54.55%
Other theft93.75125.00%
Bicycle theft83.37-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.00-38.46%
Vehicle crime53.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.87-44.44%
Burglary21.87100.00%
Drugs20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Robbery10.37-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3554.6825.00%
Violence and sexual offences3413.11-15.00%
Public order2212.7337.50%
Anti-social behaviour138.24116.67%
Bicycle theft104.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.75-10.00%
Robbery63.370.00%
Other theft42.25-33.33%
Other crime41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime31.50-25.00%
Drugs31.1250.00%
Possession of weapons11.12-66.67%
Theft from the person10.37-80.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4050.560.00%
Shoplifting2814.9875.00%
Public order1610.4945.45%
Criminal damage and arson105.99-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.75-40.00%
Other theft62.25-45.45%
Robbery62.250.00%
Theft from the person52.250.00%
Bicycle theft41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Possession of weapons31.500.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Drugs20.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4044.9411.11%
Shoplifting1614.98-27.27%
Public order115.99-38.89%
Other theft114.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson114.1283.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.12-28.57%
Robbery63.75200.00%
Theft from the person52.250.00%
Vehicle crime41.87100.00%
Drugs41.500.00%
Bicycle theft21.50-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3644.199.09%
Shoplifting2213.4837.50%
Public order188.2428.57%
Anti-social behaviour146.740.00%
Other theft75.2440.00%
Bicycle theft62.62500.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.25-25.00%
Burglary22.25100.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-50.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.45-28.26%
Shoplifting1612.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.9927.27%
Public order145.247.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.24166.67%
Theft from the person83.00300.00%
Other theft53.0025.00%
Vehicle crime41.8733.33%
Drugs31.50-62.50%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.70-4.17%
Public order1317.2330.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.8737.50%
Shoplifting84.1233.33%
Drugs83.00166.67%
Other theft43.00-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime31.12-25.00%
Theft from the person21.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4837.089.09%
Public order1017.98-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour83.7533.33%
Shoplifting63.00-66.67%
Other theft62.25-25.00%
Theft from the person42.25300.00%
Vehicle crime41.50-20.00%
Drugs31.50-25.00%
Robbery31.1250.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-90.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4447.94-13.73%
Public order2116.4861.54%
Shoplifting187.8620.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.74233.33%
Other theft83.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0020.00%
Vehicle crime52.250.00%
Drugs41.87-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.50-66.67%
Burglary31.120.00%
Robbery21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Other crime10.75-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5148.692.00%
Other theft1619.10166.67%
Shoplifting155.99-40.00%
Public order135.6262.50%
Bicycle theft94.87800.00%
Drugs63.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.25-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-72.73%
Burglary31.12-25.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.69-23.08%
Shoplifting2518.734.17%
Criminal damage and arson119.3622.22%
Anti-social behaviour94.12-25.00%
Drugs93.37350.00%
Public order83.37-66.67%
Other theft63.000.00%
Burglary42.2533.33%
Vehicle crime31.500.00%
Robbery21.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.75-90.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.37-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6562.920.00%
Shoplifting2424.340.00%
Public order248.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.990.00%
Bicycle theft104.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.750.00%
Other theft63.370.00%
Theft from the person52.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Robbery31.120.00%
Possession of weapons21.120.00%
Drugs20.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20231
October 202310

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202434
July 202440
June 202440
May 202436
April 202433
March 202446
February 202448
January 202444
December 202351
November 202350
October 202365

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 180 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202422
July 202416
June 202411
May 202418
April 202414
March 202413
February 202410
January 202421
December 202313
November 20238
October 202324

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 260 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202447
August 202435
July 202428
June 202416
May 202422
April 202416
March 20248
February 20246
January 202418
December 202315
November 202325
October 202324

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 202410
May 202414
April 202414
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 202316
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friarage Road
    Total35
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total16
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Buckingham Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Fleet Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Coxhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Long Lional
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Temple Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Rickford'S Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Palmer Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 19. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 20. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Aylesbury
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Station Boulevard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Mill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kingsbury
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Granville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Prebendal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Chadbone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. The Serpentine
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Cock Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1