Crime Rate in Central Milton Keynes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Milton Keynes

The total recorded crimes in Central Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 538 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Milton Keynes crime rate of 13.87 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 Central Milton Keynes, encompassing approximately 38,801 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (56.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (141) incidents (1.44% increase)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (19.44% increase)
Central Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 43
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 37
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 26

How safe is Central Milton Keynes?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Central Milton Keynes reported a higher crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 6,397 crimes compared to 1,868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central Milton Keynes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central Milton Keynes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 5,677 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central Milton Keynes witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Milton Keynes Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central Milton Keynes has recorded 538 crimes with crime rate of 13.87 ranking 1th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Central Milton Keynes crimes were 6,397. The crime rate of Central Milton Keynes in 2024 was 164.87 (year) or 13.74 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Milton Keynes were around 5,677 crimes with yearly crime rate of 146.31 (year) or 12.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)
Bletchley East389 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead201 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton176 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton153 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury128 61,793 61,821 5
Bletchley Park110 71,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton87 121,649 71,244 9
Bradwell99 101,287 131,248 8
Broughton105 91,511 8999 14
Loughton & Shenley108 81,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford90 111,360 101,180 10
Monkston85 131,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End81 151,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West82 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South57 18792 16635 16
Tattenhoe59 16604 19530 19
Olney39 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope59 17731 17571 18

Central 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 (158 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (141 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (141 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 172 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 136 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (139 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (105 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (116 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (123 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (104 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (150 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (91 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 164 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 86 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (352 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (156 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (156 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (128 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 560 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202543
February 202536
January 202547
December 202441
November 202446
October 202443
September 202433
August 202445
July 202448
June 202494
May 202446
April 202438

A total of 181 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
October 202413
September 202420
August 202415
July 202411
June 202464
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 225 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202522
January 202514
December 202423
November 202418
October 202417
September 202427
August 20248
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418
April 202414

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202513
January 202523
December 202442
November 202430
October 202437
September 202422
August 202430
July 202433
June 202468
May 202438
April 202430

A total of 112 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202516
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202422
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 1409 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 117.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025141
February 2025139
January 2025141
December 2024136
November 2024105
October 2024116
September 2024104
August 202491
July 202486
June 2024156
May 202466
April 2024128

A total of 1936 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 161.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025158
February 2025101
January 2025153
December 2024172
November 2024139
October 2024138
September 2024123
August 2024150
July 2024164
June 2024352
May 2024130
April 2024156

A total of 501 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202542
January 202540
December 202441
November 202429
October 202448
September 202435
August 202431
July 202450
June 202472
May 202440
April 202438

A total of 377 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202521
January 202527
December 202431
November 202455
October 202446
September 202426
August 202432
July 202423
June 202430
May 202430
April 202427

A total of 110 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 20247
April 202414

A total of 404 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202524
January 202530
December 202438
November 202438
October 202431
September 202418
August 202429
July 202429
June 202464
May 202444
April 202437

A total of 54 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 65 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 202412

A total of 142 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417
June 202438
May 20247
April 20248

High Crime Locations Central Milton Keynes in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total43
Violence and sexual offences21
Drugs11
Public order4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total37
Shoplifting31
Public order2
Theft from the person2
Drugs1
Robbery1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences10
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting18
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting18
6. Silbury Boulevard (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Naphill Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Other theft1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total11
Other theft5
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1

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