HP20 2RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2RY

HP20 2RY, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.21 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2RY 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 2RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2RY, encompassing approximately 2330 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (31.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (-22.50% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)

HP20 2RY 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
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9

HP20 2RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4653.2131.43%
Violence and sexual offences3119.74-22.50%
Bicycle theft813.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.43-33.33%
Public order73.43-66.67%
Other theft73.00250.00%
Vehicle crime53.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.15-40.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Drugs20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%
Robbery10.43-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4060.082.56%
Shoplifting3517.1734.62%
Public order2115.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.01140.00%
Bicycle theft85.15700.00%
Robbery63.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.57-16.67%
Other crime42.1533.33%
Drugs31.7250.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-33.33%
Other theft20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.43-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3951.07-11.36%
Shoplifting2616.7462.50%
Public order1511.1650.00%
Other theft66.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.57-50.00%
Robbery52.15-16.67%
Theft from the person42.1533.33%
Other crime31.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Drugs21.29-50.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4449.7837.50%
Shoplifting1618.88-23.81%
Public order106.87-37.50%
Other theft104.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour104.29-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.29100.00%
Robbery63.43200.00%
Vehicle crime42.5733.33%
Drugs41.720.00%
Theft from the person31.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3244.633.23%
Shoplifting2113.7331.25%
Public order169.0123.08%
Anti-social behaviour126.87-14.29%
Other theft65.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.57-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.72200.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Burglary21.29100.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3143.77-24.39%
Shoplifting1613.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.8775.00%
Public order136.0144.44%
Theft from the person85.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4366.67%
Other theft52.1566.67%
Vehicle crime42.1533.33%
Drugs31.72-62.50%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4136.48-4.65%
Public order917.59-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8614.29%
Shoplifting83.4360.00%
Drugs83.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Other theft31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Theft from the person21.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4338.197.50%
Public order1018.45-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour74.2975.00%
Shoplifting53.00-72.22%
Other theft52.1525.00%
Theft from the person42.15300.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-20.00%
Drugs31.72200.00%
Robbery31.2950.00%
Other crime21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4045.92-14.89%
Shoplifting1817.1720.00%
Public order177.7230.77%
Criminal damage and arson87.30100.00%
Vehicle crime53.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-33.33%
Other theft41.72-73.33%
Bicycle theft31.72-25.00%
Robbery21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.86100.00%
Drugs10.86-83.33%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4752.359.30%
Other theft1520.17150.00%
Shoplifting156.44-31.82%
Public order136.4462.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.58-40.00%
Drugs62.57-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.5766.67%
Bicycle theft42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-55.56%
Burglary31.7250.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences4348.92-36.76%
Shoplifting2218.45-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.2950.00%
Drugs83.86300.00%
Public order83.43-60.00%
Other theft63.430.00%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Burglary21.29-33.33%
Robbery20.86-33.33%
Theft from the person10.86-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6868.230.00%
Shoplifting2429.180.00%
Public order2010.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.580.00%
Bicycle theft94.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.860.00%
Other theft62.570.00%
Theft from the person52.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Robbery31.290.00%
Drugs21.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20243
December 20234
October 20239

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

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202440
July 202439
June 202444
May 202432
April 202431
March 202441
February 202443
January 202440
December 202347
November 202343
October 202368

A total of 159 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202421
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 202413
March 20249
February 202410
January 202417
December 202313
November 20238
October 202320

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20244
June 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 252 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202435
July 202426
June 202416
May 202421
April 202416
March 20248
February 20245
January 202418
December 202315
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20245
June 202410
May 202412
April 202414
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202315
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
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 2RY 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. 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. Coxhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 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. Brooks Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Palmer Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 18. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Silverdale Close
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Williams Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Station Boulevard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Mill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Kingsbury
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Granville Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Prebendal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Chadbone Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. The Serpentine
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Stilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Cockton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Whitehall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1