Crime in Bletchley East: statistics, rates and trends
2,419 crimes were recorded in Bletchley East in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bletchley East at a glance
- Crime trends in Bletchley East
- Types of crime in Bletchley East
- Bletchley East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bletchley East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bletchley East
- Demographics of Bletchley East
- Questions about crime in Bletchley East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,036), anti-social behaviour (224) and shoplifting (220) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Bletchley East | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,419 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.5 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,769 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Bletchley East of any year here (2,419 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,419 | 116.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,270 | 109.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,321 | 111.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,298 | 110.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,406 | 115.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,222 | 107.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,073 | 99.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,928 | 92.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,790 | 86.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 220 |
| July 2026 | 248 |
| June 2026 | 232 |
| May 2026 | 217 |
| April 2026 | 172 |
| March 2026 | 218 |
| February 2026 | 175 |
| January 2026 | 150 |
| December 2025 | 178 |
| November 2025 | 206 |
| October 2025 | 201 |
| September 2025 | 202 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bletchley East recorded notably more vehicle crime (51% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (46% above the national rate) and public order (42% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (30% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 159 to 220 and burglary rose from 65 to 82, while other crime fell from 52 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,036 | 49.9 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 224 | 10.8 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 220 | 10.6 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Public order | 196 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 175 | 8.4 | 6.7 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 156 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 151 | 7.3 | 6.4 | +1% |
| Burglary | 82 | 3.9 | 3.6 | +26% |
| Drugs | 76 | 3.7 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 36 | 1.7 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Robbery | 30 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bletchley East; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Tattenhoe (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bletchley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | -20% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -44% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -34% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +37% |
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -57% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | -26% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,623 | 77.0 | -34% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +177% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Bletchley East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (292).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 292 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Watling Terrace | 66 |
| On or near Birnbeck Avenue | 65 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 60 |
| On or near Kitchener Drive | 50 |
| On or near Simpson | 43 |
| On or near A5 | 42 |
| On or near Burgess Avenue | 42 |
Of the 2,195 crimes in Bletchley East with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 224 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 840 | 38.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 669 | 30.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 294 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 99 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 96 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 41 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Bletchley East has an estimated population of 20,769 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), a younger population (12%, against 19%) and more children (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bletchley East average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bletchley East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Bletchley East a safe place to live?
Bletchley East recorded 116.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 882nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Bletchley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,036 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (224).
Is crime in Bletchley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley East was up 7% on the year before: 2,419 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,270 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bletchley East?
About 20,769 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bletchley East?
Bletchley East is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.