Total Crime Rate
73.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckingham West , and the 411th highest crime rate of 1,637 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 Chapel Lane (NN13 5JA) in the last 12 months was 73.9 per 1,000 residents and was 34.3% higher than the Buckingham West average (55.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 34.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 14.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (NN13 5JA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chapel Lane, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Main Street (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Buckingham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | South Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chapel Lane | — |
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