Crime in Bletchley East: statistics, rates and trends
2,414 crimes were recorded in Bletchley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bletchley East
- Questions about crime in Bletchley East
- About this data
2,414 crimes were recorded in Bletchley East in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,025 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bletchley East has the 887th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bletchley East | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,414 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.2 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 20,769 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley East was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,414 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,781). Over the whole period it rose 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,414 | 116.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,276 | 109.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,281 | 109.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,358 | 113.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,386 | 114.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,184 | 105.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,087 | 100.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,902 | 91.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,781 | 85.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 215 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bletchley East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+39%) and robbery (+35%). The largest falls were in other crime (-25%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,025 | 49.4 | 1.44 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 219 | 10.5 | 1.27 | +39% |
| Public order | 193 | 9.3 | 1.40 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 176 | 8.5 | 1.25 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 160 | 7.7 | 1.56 | -11% |
| Other theft | 156 | 7.5 | 1.17 | -1% |
| Drugs | 79 | 3.8 | 1.16 | +18% |
| Burglary | 76 | 3.7 | 1.03 | +6% |
| Other crime | 38 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -25% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.5 | 1.10 | +35% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +18% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.6 | 0.64 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.6 | 0.34 | +9% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bletchley East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bletchley East recorded 1,025 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 42.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bletchley East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bletchley East recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bletchley East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bletchley East recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bletchley East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bletchley East recorded 193 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bletchley East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bletchley East recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bletchley East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bletchley East recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bletchley East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bletchley East recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bletchley East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bletchley East recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bletchley East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bletchley East recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bletchley East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bletchley East recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bletchley East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bletchley East recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bletchley East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bletchley East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bletchley East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bletchley East recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bletchley East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bletchley East recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bletchley East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bletchley East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bletchley East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Park | 1,393 | 94.4 | -19% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -43% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -33% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +39% |
| Tattenhoe | 631 | 49.1 | -58% |
| Monkston | 1,156 | 88.3 | -24% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,620 | 76.9 | -34% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +176% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bletchley East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 278 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near Watling Terrace | 72 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 66 |
| On or near Birnbeck Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Kitchener Drive | 50 |
| On or near Simpson | 48 |
| On or near Burgess Avenue | 47 |
| On or near A5 | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bletchley East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 821 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 676 | 28.0% |
| Under investigation | 305 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 99 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 94 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 93 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 37 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.4% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.0% |
Bletchley East has an estimated population of 20,769. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bletchley East sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bletchley East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.9% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.4% |
Is Bletchley East a safe place to live?
Bletchley East recorded 116.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bletchley East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,025 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (223).
Is crime in Bletchley East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley East was up 6% on the year before: 2,414 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,276 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bletchley East?
Bletchley East is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bletchley East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.