Crime Rate in Loughton & Shenley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loughton & Shenley

The total recorded crimes in Loughton & Shenley, Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loughton & Shenley crime rate of 4.07 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Loughton & Shenley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beddoes Croft with total crimes: 12
  • Seabrooke Court with total crimes: 4
  • Benbow Court with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Loughton & Shenley has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)
Central Milton Keynes538 16,397 15,677 1
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
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

Loughton & Shenley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (72 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (56 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 575 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202557
January 202538
December 202445
November 202446
October 202437
September 202434
August 202451
July 202451
June 202472
May 202456
April 202433

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 20257
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202428
May 20249
April 202415

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20249
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20257
December 20241
November 20248
October 20246
September 20245
August 202411
July 20242
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 202464
May 202413
April 20247

A total of 73 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20247
September 202410
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20243
August 202410
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Loughton & Shenley in March 2025

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

1. Beddoes Croft (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Seabrooke Court (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Benbow Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Robbery1
4. Shorthorn Drive (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
5. Vincent Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Burchard Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Spring Rose Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Dorton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Sheldon Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.