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Crime in Buckingham

Buckingham had 291 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 74.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 31st of 100 Buckinghamshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 34% above the middle Buckinghamshire area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

MK18, Buckinghamshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Buckingham

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74.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
31 of 100Buckinghamshire rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common138 in 3 months

Month by month

77 Mar 72 Apr 88 May 89 Jun 104 Jul 98 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Buckingham. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13847%
anti-social behaviour4214%
criminal damage269%
public order207%
theft165%
shoplifting155%
burglary114%
other crime62%

Buckingham against Buckinghamshire

TypeBuckingham per 1,000Middle Buckinghamshire areaChange
Violence35.123.2▲ 37%
Burglary2.81.8–
Vehicle crime1.32.4–
Anti-social behaviour10.77.9▲ 68%
Theft and robbery5.34.80%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Buckingham74.1▲ 23%
Steeple Claydon38.8▲ 15%
Maids Moreton38▲ 100%
Gawcott16.8–
See every Buckinghamshire area ranked on the crime in Buckinghamshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Buckingham a safe area?

Buckingham had about 74.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 31 of 100 Buckinghamshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Buckingham?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (138), followed by anti-social behaviour (42) and criminal damage (26).