Crime Rate in Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 2,841 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Keynes crime rate of 9.90 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 Milton Keynes, encompassing approximately 287,060 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1109) incidents (4.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (317) incidents (-7.04% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (307) incidents (14.98% increase)
Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burgess Avenue with total crimes: 42
  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 33
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 30

Milton Keynes Police Info:

Thames Valley Police

Milton Keynes Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central Milton Keynes (535 crimes), and the safest, Olney (46 crimes), is 489 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Milton Keynes.

Similarly, the area of Central Milton Keynes & Newlands (489 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newport Pagnell North (28 crimes), with a difference of 461 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Milton Keynes.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central Milton Keynes535
Bletchley East383
Woughton & Fishermead300
Campbell Park & Old Woughton183
Wolverton175

Safest Wards:

Monkston85
Tattenhoe69
Newport Pagnell South55
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53
Olney46

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Milton Keynes & Newlands489
Denbigh387
Bletchley East124
Eaglestone & Fishermead123
Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton93

Safest Areas:

Two Mile Ash32
Olney & Lavendon32
Newport Pagnell South31
Far Bletchley30
Newport Pagnell North28

Milton Keynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1109 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (317 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1063 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (341 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1087 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (280 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 937 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 249 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1055 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (326 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1100 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 263 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1054 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (269 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1108 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (307 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (953 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (251 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1044 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (283 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1167 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 311 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2159 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 196.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 280 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025210
March 2025188
February 2025168
January 2025187
December 2024164
November 2024152
October 2024185
September 2024176
August 2024246
July 2024280

A total of 2152 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 195.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 279 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025214
April 2025191
March 2025174
February 2025143
January 2025155
December 2024188
November 2024176
October 2024227
September 2024160
August 2024279
July 2024245

A total of 242 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202514
March 202511
February 202515
January 202516
December 202427
November 202423
October 202427
September 202431
August 202416
July 202446

A total of 918 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 83.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 105 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025101
April 202588
March 202587
February 202568
January 202595
December 2024105
November 202478
October 202468
September 2024101
August 202466
July 202461

A total of 506 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202541
March 202559
February 202545
January 202565
December 202459
November 202449
October 202443
September 202437
August 202441
July 202444

A total of 358 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202536
March 202532
February 202533
January 202527
December 202428
November 202435
October 202428
September 202425
August 202428
July 202450

A total of 2975 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 270.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 326 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025307
April 2025267
March 2025280
February 2025249
January 2025326
December 2024263
November 2024269
October 2024279
September 2024238
August 2024217
July 2024280

A total of 2322 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 211.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025159
April 2025175
March 2025233
February 2025181
January 2025198
December 2024176
November 2024228
October 2024307
September 2024251
August 2024213
July 2024201

A total of 240 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 202426
October 202422
September 202415
August 202428
July 202431

A total of 950 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 86.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202579
March 202568
February 202584
January 202590
December 202491
November 2024100
October 202490
September 202492
August 202498
July 2024106

A total of 307 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202523
March 202516
February 202512
January 202524
December 202419
November 202411
October 202431
September 202453
August 202436
July 202441

A total of 11677 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1061.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1167 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251109
April 20251063
March 20251087
February 2025937
January 20251055
December 20241100
November 20241054
October 20241108
September 2024953
August 20241044
July 20241167

A total of 2123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 193.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025245
April 2025216
March 2025155
February 2025143
January 2025177
December 2024160
November 2024201
October 2024210
September 2024180
August 2024217
July 2024219

A total of 2771 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 251.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025317
April 2025341
March 2025230
February 2025214
January 2025224
December 2024189
November 2024204
October 2024232
September 2024226
August 2024283
July 2024311

High Crime Locations Milton Keynes in May 2025

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

1. Burgess Avenue (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting32
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences18
Shoplifting6
Public order6
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
5. Watling Street (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour18
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Watling Terrace (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft6
Drugs6

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