RILEY CLOSE, HP20 2TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in HP20 2TH

RILEY CLOSE, HP20 2TH, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.80 per 1,000 population. This HP20 2TH 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 2TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around HP20 2TH, encompassing approximately 1580 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (39) incidents (56.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-26.47% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)

HP20 2TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Friarage Road with total crimes: 35
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Buckingham Street with total crimes: 8

RILEY CLOSE, HP20 2TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3965.8056.00%
Violence and sexual offences2524.68-26.47%
Public order715.82-56.25%
Anti-social behaviour64.4350.00%
Other theft63.80500.00%
Bicycle theft63.80-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-40.00%
Burglary21.900.00%
Theft from the person21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons21.27100.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Other crime10.63-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3468.33-2.86%
Shoplifting2521.5119.05%
Public order1615.8260.00%
Bicycle theft810.12700.00%
Robbery55.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.160.00%
Other crime53.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.16100.00%
Vehicle crime22.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.63-66.67%
Other theft10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3558.840.00%
Shoplifting2122.14200.00%
Public order1013.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.330.00%
Other theft43.16-63.64%
Theft from the person32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-75.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Drugs21.27-50.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Robbery21.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3556.3112.90%
Other theft1122.14175.00%
Public order86.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.0660.00%
Shoplifting75.06-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.4325.00%
Robbery43.16300.00%
Vehicle crime42.5333.33%
Drugs42.530.00%
Theft from the person22.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.27-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3152.510.00%
Public order1619.6160.00%
Shoplifting1210.129.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.59-54.55%
Other theft43.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.53-20.00%
Bicycle theft32.53200.00%
Vehicle crime31.90-40.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3153.78-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour1119.61175.00%
Shoplifting116.96120.00%
Public order106.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.3366.67%
Vehicle crime53.16150.00%
Other theft33.160.00%
Theft from the person31.900.00%
Drugs31.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3643.02-2.70%
Public order822.780.00%
Drugs65.06100.00%
Shoplifting53.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Other theft31.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.90-33.33%
Burglary11.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3749.98-7.50%
Public order823.41-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.06100.00%
Shoplifting53.80-28.57%
Other crime43.160.00%
Theft from the person42.530.00%
Other theft42.530.00%
Drugs32.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.90-50.00%
Robbery21.90100.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-83.33%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4055.05-2.44%
Public order1325.3185.71%
Shoplifting78.2375.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.4350.00%
Vehicle crime63.8050.00%
Other theft43.80-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Bicycle theft21.90-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Drugs21.27-71.43%
Robbery11.270.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4160.11-4.65%
Other theft1425.94180.00%
Drugs78.860.00%
Public order74.4316.67%
Bicycle theft54.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.16-42.86%
Vehicle crime42.5333.33%
Shoplifting42.53-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.53-66.67%
Burglary31.9050.00%
Possession of weapons21.900.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4363.27-29.51%
Shoplifting1527.21150.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.69133.33%
Drugs74.43133.33%
Public order64.43-45.45%
Other theft53.800.00%
Vehicle crime33.16-40.00%
Burglary21.90-50.00%
Robbery21.27-33.33%
Theft from the person11.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6179.090.00%
Bicycle theft1338.590.00%
Public order118.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.960.00%
Shoplifting65.690.00%
Vehicle crime53.800.00%
Other theft53.160.00%
Burglary43.160.00%
Drugs32.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Robbery31.900.00%
Theft from the person21.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202434
July 202435
June 202435
May 202431
April 202431
March 202436
February 202437
January 202440
December 202341
November 202343
October 202361

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 202411
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20235
October 202313

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 20248
May 202416
April 202410
March 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 157 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202425
July 202421
June 20247
May 202412
April 202411
March 20245
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 202315
October 20236

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20237
October 20233

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 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Friarage Road
    Total35
    Shoplifting34
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Buckingham Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Coxhill Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Great Western Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Church Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ardenham Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Temple Street
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Rickford'S Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brooks Mews
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Gatehouse Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Palmer Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Cooper'S Yard
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Granville Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Thame Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Station Boulevard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. The Serpentine
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Wycliffe End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Gatehouse Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Stilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cockton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1