Crime Rate in Stantonbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stantonbury

The total recorded crimes in Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stantonbury crime rate of 3.89 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 Stantonbury, encompassing approximately 25,203 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Stantonbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ormonde with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stantonbury?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Stantonbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1793 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Stantonbury witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Stantonbury experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,821 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stantonbury witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stantonbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stantonbury has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 11th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Stantonbury crimes were 1,793. The crime rate of Stantonbury in 2024 was 71.14 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stantonbury were around 1,821 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.25 (year) or 6.02 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stantonbury)CrimesRank (Stantonbury)CrimesRank (Stantonbury)
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
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
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

Stantonbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (57 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 70 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 52 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (126 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202517
March 20256
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 202411
October 20247
September 202413
August 202413
July 202411
June 202420
May 20249

A total of 121 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 20259
February 20257
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 202414
June 202420
May 20248

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 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202511
February 20256
January 20259
December 20244
November 202410
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247
July 202416
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202552
March 202546
February 202539
January 202551
December 202440
November 202457
October 202456
September 202446
August 202445
July 202452
June 2024126
May 202439

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 384 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202530
March 202526
February 202517
January 202519
December 202412
November 202417
October 202421
September 20242
August 20246
July 202470
June 2024100
May 202452

A total of 122 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202514
March 202519
February 20257
January 20255
December 20246
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 202415

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202510
March 20255
February 20257
January 202514
December 20249
November 202410
October 202412
September 20248
August 20245
July 202416
June 202426
May 20244

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Stantonbury in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Ormonde (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Carpenter Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Purbeck (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Harrowden (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Jennings (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Stowe Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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