Crime Rate in Monkston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monkston

The total recorded crimes in Monkston, Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monkston crime rate of 4.00 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 Monkston, encompassing approximately 21,252 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
Monkston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Abells Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Monkston?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Monkston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1335 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Monkston recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Monkston had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,128 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Monkston recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Monkston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Monkston has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 4.00 ranking 13th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Monkston crimes were 1,335. The crime rate of Monkston in 2024 was 62.82 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Monkston were around 1,128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.08 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)
Central Milton Keynes538 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East389 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead201 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton176 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton153 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury128 61,793 61,821 5
Bletchley Park110 71,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton87 121,649 71,244 9
Bradwell99 101,287 131,248 8
Broughton105 91,511 8999 14
Loughton & Shenley108 81,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford90 111,360 101,180 10
Shenley Brook End81 151,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West82 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South57 18792 16635 16
Tattenhoe59 16604 19530 19
Olney39 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope59 17731 17571 18

Monkston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 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 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (94 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 202410

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202524
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202440
September 202435
August 202434
July 202436
June 202494
May 202429
April 202428

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 164 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202423
September 202416
August 202416
July 202424
June 202430
May 20249
April 20247

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 202416
May 202422
April 202418

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202515
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Monkston in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Abells Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Felbridge (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Mandeville Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hullwell Gate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Goodman Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Durgate (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
9. Goudhurst Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Baynham Mead (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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