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Crime in Downley

Downley had 151 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 74.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 100 Buckinghamshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 53% above the middle Buckinghamshire area. Crime was down 14% on the three months before.

HP13, Buckinghamshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Downley

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74.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
23 of 100Buckinghamshire rank1st is the highest rate
-14%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common43 in 3 months

Month by month

52 Mar 62 Apr 61 May 53 Jun 53 Jul 51 Aug 47 Sep

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Downley. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4328%
anti-social behaviour3121%
public order2315%
criminal damage128%
theft128%
drugs107%
vehicle crime64%
burglary64%

Downley against Buckinghamshire

TypeDownley per 1,000Middle Buckinghamshire areaChange
Violence21.219.3▼ 44%
Burglary31.4–
Vehicle crime32.6▼ 50%
Anti-social behaviour15.37.2▲ 7%
Theft and robbery6.44.3▲ 8%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
High Wycombe101.2▲ 3%
Downley74.5▼ 14%
Sands71.4▲ 10%
Castlefield69.10%
Naphill46.2▲ 38%
Hughenden Valley30.8–
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 Downley a safe area?

Downley had about 74.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 23 of 100 Buckinghamshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Downley?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (43), followed by anti-social behaviour (31) and public order (23).