Crime Rate in Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 2,646 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milton Keynes crime rate of 9.22 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1087) incidents (16.01% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (280) incidents (12.45% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (233) incidents (28.73% increase)
Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watling Terrace with total crimes: 60
  • Burgess Avenue with total crimes: 54
  • Police Station with total crimes: 40

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 (538 crimes), and the safest, Olney (39 crimes), is 499 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Milton Keynes.

Similarly, the area of Central Milton Keynes & Newlands (478 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bradwell Village (18 crimes), with a difference of 460 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Milton Keynes.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central Milton Keynes538
Bletchley East389
Woughton & Fishermead201
Campbell Park & Old Woughton176
Wolverton153

Safest Wards:

Shenley Brook End81
Tattenhoe59
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope59
Newport Pagnell South57
Olney39

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Milton Keynes & Newlands478
Denbigh378
Bletchley East108
Eaglestone & Fishermead91
Stony Stratford & Old Wolverton88

Safest Areas:

Far Bletchley34
Stantonbury & Bradville33
Two Mile Ash29
Olney & Lavendon28
Bradwell Village18

Milton Keynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2304 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (582 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2386 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 238.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 398 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025233
February 2025181
January 2025198
December 2024176
November 2024228
October 2024307
September 2024251
August 2024213
July 2024201
June 2024398

A total of 11809 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1180.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2304 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251087
February 2025937
January 20251055
December 20241100
November 20241054
October 20241108
September 2024953
August 20241044
July 20241167
June 20242304

A total of 1061 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 106.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 242 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202568
February 202584
January 202590
December 202491
November 2024100
October 202490
September 202492
August 202498
July 2024106
June 2024242

A total of 375 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202512
January 202524
December 202419
November 202411
October 202431
September 202453
August 202436
July 202441
June 2024132

A total of 2691 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 269.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 578 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025230
February 2025214
January 2025224
December 2024189
November 2024204
October 2024232
September 2024226
August 2024283
July 2024311
June 2024578

A total of 232 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202513
January 202521
December 202416
November 202426
October 202422
September 202415
August 202428
July 202431
June 202434

A total of 2983 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 298.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 582 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025280
February 2025249
January 2025326
December 2024263
November 2024269
October 2024279
September 2024238
August 2024217
July 2024280
June 2024582

A total of 2241 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 224.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 494 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025174
February 2025143
January 2025155
December 2024188
November 2024176
October 2024227
September 2024160
August 2024279
July 2024245
June 2024494

A total of 288 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202515
January 202516
December 202427
November 202423
October 202427
September 202431
August 202416
July 202446
June 202476

A total of 2184 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 218.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 438 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025188
February 2025168
January 2025187
December 2024164
November 2024152
October 2024185
September 2024176
August 2024246
July 2024280
June 2024438

A total of 350 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202533
January 202527
December 202428
November 202435
October 202428
September 202425
August 202428
July 202450
June 202464

A total of 524 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 52.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202545
January 202565
December 202459
November 202449
October 202443
September 202437
August 202441
July 202444
June 202482

A total of 851 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 85.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202587
February 202568
January 202595
December 2024105
November 202478
October 202468
September 2024101
August 202466
July 202461
June 2024122

A total of 2018 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 201.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 356 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025155
February 2025143
January 2025177
December 2024160
November 2024201
October 2024210
September 2024180
August 2024217
July 2024219
June 2024356

High Crime Locations Milton Keynes in March 2025

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

1. Watling Terrace (Map)
Total60
Violence and sexual offences48
Possession of weapons6
Other theft6
2. Burgess Avenue (Map)
Total54
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order12
Other theft6
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Police Station (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences21
Drugs11
Public order4
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting31
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting10
Vehicle crime2
Theft from the person1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting22
Robbery1

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