Crime Rate in Loughton & Shenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton & Shenley

The total recorded crimes in Loughton & Shenley, Milton Keynes, UK in July 2025 are around 148 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton & Shenley crime rate of 5.57 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 Loughton & Shenley, encompassing approximately 26,552 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (29.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (82.35% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Loughton & Shenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beddoes Croft with total crimes: 23
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Spring Rose Way with total crimes: 8

How safe is Loughton & Shenley?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Loughton & Shenley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1216 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loughton & Shenley recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Loughton & Shenley had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,138 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loughton & Shenley recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Milton Keynes, Loughton & Shenley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Loughton & Shenley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Loughton & Shenley has recorded 148 crimes with crime rate of 5.57 ranking 7th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Loughton & Shenley crimes were 1,216. The crime rate of Loughton & Shenley in 2024 was 45.80 (year) or 3.82 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loughton & Shenley were around 1,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.86 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loughton & Shenley)CrimesRank (Loughton & Shenley)CrimesRank (Loughton & Shenley)
Central Milton Keynes571 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East373 25,172 24,101 2
Woughton & Fishermead325 33,272 32,975 3
Campbell Park & Old Woughton206 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton177 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury126 101,793 61,821 5
Danesborough & Walton155 61,649 71,244 9
Bletchley Park130 91,394 91,383 7
Bradwell98 151,287 131,248 8
Broughton145 81,511 8999 14
Stony Stratford114 111,360 101,180 10
Monkston114 121,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End103 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West98 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South84 16792 16635 16
Olney58 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope70 17731 17571 18
Tattenhoe64 18604 19530 19

Loughton & Shenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 75 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 15.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 202518
February 20256
January 20257

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20256
April 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 55.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202575
June 202558
May 202555
April 202551
March 202555
February 202557
January 202538

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20257
April 202510
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 202514
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252

High Crime Locations Loughton & Shenley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Loughton & Shenley postcode area is presented below.

1. Beddoes Croft (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences22
Other crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
3. Spring Rose Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
4. Benbow Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
5. Burchard Crescent (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime4
Other theft1
6. Stonor Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Borough Bridge (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Clifton Moor (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Baxter Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Weldon Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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