Crime Rate in Bletchley West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bletchley West

The total recorded crimes in Bletchley West, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bletchley West crime rate of 2.37 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 Bletchley West, encompassing approximately 36,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (2.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Bletchley West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forfar Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Perracombe with total crimes: 5
  • Buckfast Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bletchley West?

To understand the safety of Bletchley West, we need to analyze Bletchley West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Bletchley West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1035 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bletchley West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Bletchley West had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 947 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bletchley West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Milton Keynes, Bletchley West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bletchley West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bletchley West has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 2.37 ranking 14th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Bletchley West crimes were 1,035. The crime rate of Bletchley West in 2024 was 28.56 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bletchley West were around 947 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.13 (year) or 2.18 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bletchley West)CrimesRank (Bletchley West)CrimesRank (Bletchley West)
Central Milton Keynes535 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East383 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead300 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton183 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton175 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury98 111,793 61,821 5
Broughton130 61,511 8999 14
Bletchley Park112 81,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton125 71,649 71,244 9
Bradwell97 121,287 131,248 8
Loughton & Shenley111 91,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford107 101,360 101,180 10
Monkston85 151,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End91 131,330 121,100 13
Newport Pagnell South55 17792 16635 16
Tattenhoe69 16604 19530 19
Olney46 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Bletchley West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (47 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (104 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202544
March 202547
February 202527
January 202547
December 202440
November 202425
October 202445
September 202440
August 202442
July 202442
June 2024104
May 202429

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 202414
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 112 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 20259
February 20254
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Bletchley West in May 2025

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

1. Forfar Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Perracombe (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Buckfast Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Somerset Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Cornwall Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Shenley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Home Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dorchester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cleeve Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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