Total Crime Rate
43.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Spencer Gardens area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Buckingham West , and the 793rd 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 Spencer Gardens (OX27 0BS) in the last 12 months was 43.6 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% lower 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 17.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Spencer Gardens (OX27 0BS), the main crime hotspot is near Main Street. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Buckingham West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barclay Close | Under investigation |
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