Total Crime Rate
48.4 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
19.7 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Cotswolds Way area has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckingham West , and the 709th highest crime rate of 1,638 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cotswolds Way (MK18 2FR) in the last 12 months was 48.4 per 1,000 residents and was 8.7% lower than the Buckingham West average (53.0 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 Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 350.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 19.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cotswolds Way (MK18 2FR), the main crime hotspot is near Red Kite View. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckingham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Other crime | Heathers Close | Under investigation |
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Heathers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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