Total Crime Rate
46.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Dormer Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Aylesbury West , and the 745th highest crime rate of 1,637 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Dormer Close (HP21 8UZ) in the last 12 months was 46.1 per 1,000 residents and was 34.4% lower than the Aylesbury West average (70.3 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 Violence and sexual offences 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Dormer Close (HP21 8UZ), the main crime hotspot is near Chapman Close. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aylesbury West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lavender Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chapman Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Towersey Way | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Thomson Close | Under investigation |
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