Crime Rate in Central Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 571 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Milton Keynes crime rate of 14.72 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 Central Milton Keynes, encompassing approximately 38,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (182) incidents (33.82% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (29.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (16.67% increase)
Central Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 56
  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 40
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35

How safe is Central Milton Keynes?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Central Milton Keynes reported a higher crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 6,397 crimes compared to 1,868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Milton Keynes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Central Milton Keynes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 5,677 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central Milton Keynes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Milton Keynes, Central Milton Keynes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Central Milton Keynes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Central Milton Keynes has recorded 571 crimes with crime rate of 14.72 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Central Milton Keynes crimes were 6,397. The crime rate of Central Milton Keynes in 2024 was 164.87 (year) or 13.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Milton Keynes were around 5,677 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.31 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)
Bletchley East373 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead325 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton206 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton177 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury126 101,793 61,821 5
Danesborough & Walton155 61,649 71,244 9
Bletchley Park130 91,394 91,383 7
Loughton & Shenley148 71,216 141,138 11
Bradwell98 151,287 131,248 8
Broughton145 81,511 8999 14
Stony Stratford114 111,360 101,180 10
Monkston114 121,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End103 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West98 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South84 16792 16635 16
Olney58 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope70 17731 17571 18
Tattenhoe64 18604 19530 19

Central 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 182 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 150 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (136 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (154 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (117 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (158 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (141 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 172 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 136 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (139 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (150 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (91 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202511
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 202516
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410

A total of 1772 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025182
June 2025136
May 2025154
April 2025166
March 2025158
February 2025101
January 2025153
December 2024172
November 2024139
October 2024138
September 2024123
August 2024150

A total of 112 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
October 202413
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 500 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202553
May 202533
April 202541
March 202543
February 202536
January 202547
December 202441
November 202446
October 202443
September 202433
August 202445

A total of 458 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202542
May 202525
April 202541
March 202535
February 202542
January 202540
December 202441
November 202429
October 202448
September 202435
August 202431

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 202514
March 202513
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 400 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202538
May 202552
April 202539
March 202536
February 202513
January 202523
December 202442
November 202430
October 202437
September 202422
August 202430

A total of 1492 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025150
June 2025116
May 2025136
April 2025117
March 2025141
February 2025139
January 2025141
December 2024136
November 2024105
October 2024116
September 2024104
August 202491

A total of 96 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 378 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202527
May 202523
April 202534
March 202529
February 202521
January 202527
December 202431
November 202455
October 202446
September 202426
August 202432

A total of 351 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202535
May 202541
April 202523
March 202522
February 202524
January 202530
December 202438
November 202438
October 202431
September 202418
August 202429

A total of 232 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202515
May 202521
April 202523
March 202529
February 202522
January 202514
December 202423
November 202418
October 202417
September 202427
August 20248

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations Central Milton Keynes in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total56
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson5
Drugs5
Shoplifting3
Other crime2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
2. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting34
Theft from the person3
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total35
Shoplifting32
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Public order2
Robbery2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Naphill Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Other theft1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Witan Gate (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. Silbury Boulevard (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences1

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