Crime Rate in Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 3,159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Keynes crime rate of 11.00 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Milton Keynes, encompassing approximately 287,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1268) incidents (3.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (434) incidents (11.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (291) incidents (18.78% increase)
Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Watling Terrace with total crimes: 60
  • Police Station with total crimes: 55
  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 38

Milton Keynes Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Milton Keynes Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central Milton Keynes (571 crimes), and the safest, Olney (58 crimes), is 513 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Milton Keynes.

Similarly, the area of Central Milton Keynes & Newlands (580 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Two Mile Ash (22 crimes), with a difference of 558 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Milton Keynes.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central Milton Keynes571
Bletchley East373
Woughton & Fishermead325
Campbell Park & Old Woughton206
Wolverton177

Safest Wards:

Bradwell98
Newport Pagnell South84
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope70
Tattenhoe64
Olney58

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Milton Keynes & Newlands580
Denbigh358
Eaglestone & Fishermead131
Bletchley South117
Bletchley East103

Safest Areas:

Newport Pagnell North43
Olney & Lavendon41
Far Bletchley37
Bradwell Village26
Two Mile Ash22

Milton Keynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1268 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 434 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (388 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (317 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1063 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (341 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1087 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (280 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 937 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 249 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1055 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (326 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 230 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 32.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202533
May 202536
April 202536
March 202532
February 202533
January 202527

A total of 540 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 77.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202583
May 202552
April 202579
March 202568
February 202584
January 202590

A total of 167 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 23.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202516
May 202541
April 202523
March 202516
February 202512
January 202524

A total of 7742 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1106.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1268 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251268
June 20251223
May 20251109
April 20251063
March 20251087
February 2025937
January 20251055

A total of 1356 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 193.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025220
May 2025245
April 2025216
March 2025155
February 2025143
January 2025177

A total of 1294 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 184.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 219 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025219
June 2025198
May 2025214
April 2025191
March 2025174
February 2025143
January 2025155

A total of 2148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 306.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 434 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025434
June 2025388
May 2025317
April 2025341
March 2025230
February 2025214
January 2025224

A total of 608 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 86.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202594
June 202575
May 2025101
April 202588
March 202587
February 202568
January 202595

A total of 152 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 21.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202530
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202513
January 202521

A total of 1965 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 280.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025291
June 2025245
May 2025307
April 2025267
March 2025280
February 2025249
January 2025326

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202510
May 202516
April 202514
March 202511
February 202515
January 202516

A total of 1425 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 203.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025235
June 2025234
May 2025203
April 2025210
March 2025188
February 2025168
January 2025187

A total of 1328 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 189.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025189
June 2025193
May 2025159
April 2025175
March 2025233
February 2025181
January 2025198

A total of 337 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 48.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202564
May 202523
April 202541
March 202559
February 202545
January 202565

High Crime Locations Milton Keynes in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Milton Keynes postcode area is presented below.

1. Watling Terrace (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences42
Shoplifting6
Other theft6
Drugs6
2. Police Station (Map)
Total55
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order7
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Other crime2
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
3. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting34
Theft from the person3
Vehicle crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting32
5. Beddoes Croft (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime1
6. Kernow Crescent (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting19
Theft from the person1

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