Crime Rate in Olney: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Olney

The total recorded crimes in Olney, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Olney crime rate of 8.98 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 Olney, encompassing approximately 5,120 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Olney Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leys View with total crimes: 4
  • Hipwell Court with total crimes: 3
  • Cranfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Olney?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Olney demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 665 crimes compared to 1868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Olney recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Olney had fewer crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 580 crimes compared to 1,625. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Olney recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Olney Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Olney has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 8.98 ranking 19th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Olney crimes were 665. The crime rate of Olney in 2024 was 129.88 (year) or 10.82 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Olney were around 580 crimes with yearly crime rate of 113.28 (year) or 9.44 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Olney)CrimesRank (Olney)CrimesRank (Olney)
Central Milton Keynes535 16,397 15,677 1
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
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Olney Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202525
March 202519
February 202513
January 202517
December 202419
November 202426
October 202426
September 202420
August 202414
July 202420
June 202460
May 202424

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Olney in May 2025

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

1. Leys View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hipwell Court (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cranfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Pyms Stables (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whitehill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stanley Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Weston Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Osier Way (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stilebrook Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1

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