Crime Rate in Monkston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Monkston

The total recorded crimes in Monkston, Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 114 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Monkston crime rate of 5.36 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
Monkston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Green with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • 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 areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • 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 July 2025 the Monkston has recorded 114 crimes with crime rate of 5.36 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Monkston)CrimesRank (Monkston)CrimesRank (Monkston)
Central Milton Keynes571 16,397 15,677 1
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
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

Monkston 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 40 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202532
May 202526
April 202525
March 202540
February 202524
January 202538
December 202432
November 202436
October 202440
September 202435
August 202434

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202514
May 202510
April 20259
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 202410
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20249
November 202411
October 20248
September 202412
August 20246

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20247
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 128 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20257
April 20259
March 20256
February 202515
January 20258
December 202413
November 202412
October 20248
September 202411
August 202412

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 202510
January 20255
December 20245
November 202411
October 202423
September 202416
August 202416

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20249
August 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20256
February 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 202511
April 202517
March 20258
February 20259
January 202510
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 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
May 20251
November 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Monkston in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wood Green (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Balmerino Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Culross Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Abells Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Ticehirst Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shernfold (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Easby Grove (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mandeville Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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