Crime Rate in Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Milton Keynes, UK in January 2026 are around 2,528 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Keynes crime rate of 8.81 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (989) incidents (0.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (256) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Other theft: (210) incidents (16.02% increase)
Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 43
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 42
  • Police Station with total crimes: 36

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 (480 crimes), and the safest, Olney (42 crimes), is 438 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Milton Keynes.

Similarly, the area of Central Milton Keynes & Newlands (440 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bradwell Village (17 crimes), with a difference of 423 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Milton Keynes.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central Milton Keynes480
Bletchley East330
Woughton & Fishermead229
Campbell Park & Old Woughton166
Danesborough & Walton134

Safest Wards:

Tattenhoe68
Shenley Brook End63
Newport Pagnell South61
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope46
Olney42

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Milton Keynes & Newlands440
Denbigh332
Eaglestone & Fishermead117
Bletchley East112
Bow Brickhill & Woburn Sands88

Safest Areas:

Willen & Downhead Park26
Great Linford & Giffard Park23
Two Mile Ash21
Newport Pagnell North20
Bradwell Village17

Milton Keynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (989 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (256 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 982 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 232 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1100 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (290 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1135 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (282 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (1052 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (318 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (1162 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (466 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1268 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 434 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1223 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (388 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2381 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 198.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 227 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026210
December 2025181
November 2025204
October 2025194
September 2025226
August 2025227
July 2025219
June 2025198
May 2025214
April 2025191
March 2025174
February 2025143

A total of 954 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202664
December 202574
November 202572
October 202579
September 2025132
August 202583
July 202584
June 202583
May 202552
April 202579
March 202568
February 202584

A total of 3614 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 301.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 466 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026200
December 2025188
November 2025236
October 2025282
September 2025318
August 2025466
July 2025434
June 2025388
May 2025317
April 2025341
March 2025230
February 2025214

A total of 13107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1092.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1268 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026989
December 2025982
November 20251100
October 20251135
September 20251052
August 20251162
July 20251268
June 20251223
May 20251109
April 20251063
March 20251087
February 2025937

A total of 2168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 233 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026196
December 2025160
November 2025179
October 2025169
September 2025179
August 2025155
July 2025189
June 2025193
May 2025159
April 2025175
March 2025233
February 2025181

A total of 3137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 261.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 307 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026256
December 2025232
November 2025290
October 2025268
September 2025228
August 2025224
July 2025291
June 2025245
May 2025307
April 2025267
March 2025280
February 2025249

A total of 417 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202636
December 202520
November 202519
October 202544
September 202550
August 202545
July 202533
June 202533
May 202536
April 202536
March 202532
February 202533

A total of 306 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202520
November 202524
October 202528
September 202528
August 202531
July 202535
June 202516
May 202541
April 202523
March 202516
February 202512

A total of 236 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.67 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202515
November 202538
October 202517
September 202523
August 202536
July 202517
June 202510
May 202516
April 202514
March 202511
February 202515

A total of 2362 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 235 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026167
December 2025123
November 2025173
October 2025211
September 2025218
August 2025232
July 2025235
June 2025234
May 2025203
April 2025210
March 2025188
February 2025168

A total of 229 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202510
November 202512
October 202514
September 202519
August 202519
July 202520
June 202530
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202513

A total of 571 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202648
December 202555
November 202552
October 202553
September 202552
August 202539
July 202540
June 202564
May 202523
April 202541
March 202559
February 202545

A total of 1081 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 123 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202694
December 2025123
November 2025100
October 2025117
September 202575
August 202559
July 202594
June 202575
May 2025101
April 202588
March 202587
February 202568

A total of 2322 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 245 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026188
December 2025178
November 2025194
October 2025169
September 2025180
August 2025234
July 2025200
June 2025220
May 2025245
April 2025216
March 2025155
February 2025143

High Crime Locations Milton Keynes in January 2026

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

1. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total43
Shoplifting39
Theft from the person2
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences24
Criminal damage and arson18
3. Police Station (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences16
Drugs9
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Other theft2
Bicycle theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting23
Burglary2
5. Beddoes Croft (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences20
Other crime1
6. Penn Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour6

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