Crime Rate in Wolverton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverton

The total recorded crimes in Wolverton, Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverton crime rate of 5.51 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 Wolverton, encompassing approximately 32,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (7.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
Wolverton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Timothy'S Close with total crimes: 9
  • Meads Close with total crimes: 6
  • St Georges Way with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wolverton?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Wolverton reported a higher crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,988 crimes compared to 1,868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolverton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Wolverton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,707 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wolverton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolverton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wolverton has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 5.51 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Wolverton crimes were 1,988. The crime rate of Wolverton in 2024 was 61.91 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolverton were around 1,707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.16 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverton)CrimesRank (Wolverton)CrimesRank (Wolverton)
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
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

Wolverton 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 69 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 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 (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202525
May 202526
April 202523
March 202515
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 202419
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243

A total of 118 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20258
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202517
April 202515
March 202512
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 794 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202564
May 202580
April 202570
March 202569
February 202564
January 202564
December 202469
November 202450
October 202471
September 202466
August 202458

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202511
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202510
May 20257
April 20257
March 202514
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202424
October 202418
September 202412
August 202417

A total of 64 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202513
May 202513
April 202519
March 202518
February 20255
January 202511
December 20244
November 202416
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Wolverton in July 2025

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

1. Timothy'S Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Meads Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. St Georges Way (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Edward Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
6. Permayne (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Earls Willow (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Buckingham Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Drovers Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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