SL7 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SL7 2NJ

SL7 2NJ, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.05 per 1,000 population. This SL7 2NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SL7 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 4.10 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SL7 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SL7 2NJ, encompassing approximately 2348 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SL7 2NJ area, explore the SL7 2NJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SL7 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Cambridge Road with total crimes: 6
  • Potts Place with total crimes: 3

SL7 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.0520.00%
Shoplifting55.11-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.13100.00%
Other theft41.7033.33%
Drugs21.700.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1214.05300.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.1166.67%
Other theft34.2650.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.94-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson32.55200.00%
Shoplifting31.28200.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.0922.22%
Vehicle crime24.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.6880.00%
Public order43.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-25.00%
Robbery31.280.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.48266.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.130.00%
Public order41.70300.00%
Burglary41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7050.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Theft from the person10.85-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.66-63.64%
Other theft31.70200.00%
Shoplifting31.28-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.9037.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.68133.33%
Shoplifting72.98133.33%
Public order42.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.70-33.33%
Burglary20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.22-46.67%
Other theft53.41400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Shoplifting31.28-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.390.00%
Shoplifting52.1325.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-60.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.63-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour53.8325.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1366.67%
Shoplifting42.13-50.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.180.00%
Shoplifting85.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.700.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Drugs20.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
March 20244
February 202411
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 202313

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20243
June 20241
May 202411
April 202411
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SL7 2NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portland Gardens
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Cambridge Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Potts Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Crown Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. A4155
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prospect Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tilecotes Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hayes Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Beaufort Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Barley Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. York Road
    Total1
    Other theft1