Total Crime Rate
31.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Drive area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Buckingham , and the 79th 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 The Drive (BN43 5GE) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 43.6% higher than the Buckingham average (21.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Drive (BN43 5GE), the main crime hotspot is near Annington Gardens. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 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 | Downside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Downside Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Downsway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downsway | — |
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