Total Crime Rate
46.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
29.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Nelson Street area has the 20th highest crime rate of 68 local areas in Buckingham East , and the 720th highest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
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 Nelson Street (MK18 1PY) in the last 12 months was 46.9 per 1,000 residents and was 8.7% higher than the Buckingham East average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Nelson Street (MK18 1PY), the main crime hotspot is near Bridge Street. Police recorded 37 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Market Hill | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Bridge Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Market Square | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Market Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Overn Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Ford Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Market Square | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Ford Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hamilton Close | Under investigation |
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