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 May 2025 are around 535 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Milton Keynes crime rate of 13.79 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (154) incidents (-7.23% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (136) incidents (16.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (52) incidents (33.33% increase)
Central Milton Keynes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 38
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 27
  • Police Station 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 areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • 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 areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • 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 May 2025 the Central Milton Keynes has recorded 535 crimes with crime rate of 13.79 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Central Milton Keynes)
Bletchley East383 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead300 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton183 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton175 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury98 111,793 61,821 5
Broughton130 61,511 8999 14
Bletchley Park112 81,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton125 71,649 71,244 9
Bradwell97 121,287 131,248 8
Loughton & Shenley111 91,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford107 101,360 101,180 10
Monkston85 151,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End91 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West86 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South55 17792 16635 16
Tattenhoe69 16604 19530 19
Olney46 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Central Milton Keynes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (154 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (166 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (117 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202534
March 202529
February 202521
January 202527
December 202431
November 202455
October 202446
September 202426
August 202432
July 202423
June 202430
May 202430

A total of 255 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202529
February 202522
January 202514
December 202423
November 202418
October 202417
September 202427
August 20248
July 202415
June 202420
May 202418

A total of 463 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202539
March 202536
February 202513
January 202523
December 202442
November 202430
October 202437
September 202422
August 202430
July 202433
June 202468
May 202438

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 596 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202541
March 202543
February 202536
January 202547
December 202441
November 202446
October 202443
September 202433
August 202445
July 202448
June 202494
May 202446

A total of 122 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 202516
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 20244
August 202410
July 20244
June 202422
May 202414

A total of 1534 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 118.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025136
April 2025117
March 2025141
February 2025139
January 2025141
December 2024136
November 2024105
October 2024116
September 2024104
August 202491
July 202486
June 2024156
May 202466

A total of 2100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 161.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025154
April 2025166
March 2025158
February 2025101
January 2025153
December 2024172
November 2024139
October 2024138
September 2024123
August 2024150
July 2024164
June 2024352
May 2024130

A total of 431 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202523
March 202522
February 202524
January 202530
December 202438
November 202438
October 202431
September 202418
August 202429
July 202429
June 202464
May 202444

A total of 529 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202541
March 202535
February 202542
January 202540
December 202441
November 202429
October 202448
September 202435
August 202431
July 202450
June 202472
May 202440

A total of 119 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202514
March 202513
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 202412
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 185 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20256
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20241
October 202413
September 202420
August 202415
July 202411
June 202464
May 202418

A total of 143 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 202414
November 20249
October 202414
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417
June 202438
May 20247

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Central Milton Keynes in May 2025

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

1. Secklow Gate (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting32
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting21
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Drugs3
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total21
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Naphill Place (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Witan Gate (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Patriot Drive (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting12
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Other theft1
10. Elder Gate (Map)
Total12
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1

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