Crime Rate in Wolverton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wolverton

The total recorded crimes in Wolverton, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 175 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wolverton crime rate of 5.45 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 Wolverton, encompassing approximately 32,113 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (80) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (13.04% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Wolverton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckingham Street with total crimes: 16
  • Timothy'S Close with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Wolverton?

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

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Wolverton reported a higher crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,988 crimes compared to 1,868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Wolverton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Wolverton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 1,707 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Wolverton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wolverton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wolverton has recorded 175 crimes with crime rate of 5.45 ranking 5th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Wolverton crimes were 1,988. The crime rate of Wolverton in 2024 was 61.91 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wolverton were around 1,707 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.16 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wolverton)CrimesRank (Wolverton)CrimesRank (Wolverton)
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
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

Wolverton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 56 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (160 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 221 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202523
March 202515
February 20256
January 202514
December 20247
November 202419
October 202414
September 202413
August 202419
July 202415
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202512
February 202511
January 20255
December 202410
November 20245
October 202410
September 20248
August 20249
July 202414
June 202444
May 202411

A total of 944 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 72.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 160 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202580
April 202570
March 202569
February 202564
January 202564
December 202469
November 202450
October 202471
September 202466
August 202458
July 202456
June 2024160
May 202467

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202519
March 202518
February 20255
January 202511
December 20244
November 202416
October 20247
September 202413
August 202410
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 202514
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 202424
October 202418
September 202412
August 202417
July 202411
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
March 20253
February 202512
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 154 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202511
March 20258
February 20256
January 20253
December 20249
November 202415
October 202416
September 20247
August 20247
July 202411
June 202438
May 202412

A total of 64 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 44 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20245
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wolverton in May 2025

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

1. Buckingham Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Timothy'S Close (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Willowford (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Bridgeturn Avenue (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
7. Drovers Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
8. Marron Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Georges Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Tillman Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1

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