Crime Rate in Broughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broughton

The total recorded crimes in Broughton, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broughton crime rate of 1.23 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 Broughton, encompassing approximately 106,096 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
Broughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hanson Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Opal Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Union Castle Row with total crimes: 5

How safe is Broughton?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Broughton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1511 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Broughton witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Broughton had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 999 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broughton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broughton has recorded 130 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 6th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Broughton crimes were 1,511. The crime rate of Broughton in 2024 was 14.24 (year) or 1.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broughton were around 999 crimes with yearly crime rate of 9.42 (year) or 0.78 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broughton)CrimesRank (Broughton)CrimesRank (Broughton)
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
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
Bletchley West86 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South55 17792 16635 16
Tattenhoe69 16604 19530 19
Olney46 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Broughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 656 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202549
March 202545
February 202531
January 202545
December 202438
November 202455
October 202457
September 202453
August 202439
July 202453
June 202494
May 202448

A total of 177 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20259
February 20256
January 202519
December 202411
November 202414
October 202427
September 202414
August 202413
July 20245
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202519
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 202418
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414
June 202442
May 20246

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 20257
February 20256
January 20259
December 20243
November 20248
October 202410
September 20243
August 20248
July 202412
June 202422
May 20245

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 20259
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 20248
October 202410
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202511
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 202415
October 20248
September 20248
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 112 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20248
November 20246
October 20246
September 20247
August 202416
July 202410
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Broughton in May 2025

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

1. Hanson Avenue (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Opal Drive (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Union Castle Row (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
4. Shackerstone Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
5. Tanfield Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ladymeadow Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Harvard Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Northfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Sylvania Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lancastria Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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