Total Crime Rate
28.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oxen Avenue area has the 11th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Buckingham , and the 69th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Adur .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oxen Avenue (BN43 5AF) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.7% higher than the Buckingham average (21.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -37.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oxen Avenue (BN43 5AF), the main crime hotspot is near Queen'S Place. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckingham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Erringham Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Erringham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downsway | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downsway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Queen'S Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Windlesham Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buckingham Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buckingham Road | — |
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