Crime in Bletchley Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,393 crimes were recorded in Bletchley Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bletchley Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Bletchley Park
- Types of crime in Bletchley Park
- Bletchley Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bletchley Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bletchley Park
- Population and deprivation in Bletchley Park
- Questions about crime in Bletchley Park
- About this data
1,393 crimes were recorded in Bletchley Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 94.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 543 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bletchley Park has the 1,382nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bletchley Park | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,393 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.4 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,756 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley Park was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,463 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,103). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,393 | 94.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,310 | 88.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,235 | 83.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,463 | 99.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,454 | 98.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,326 | 89.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,259 | 85.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,127 | 76.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,103 | 74.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 153 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 150 |
| April 2026 | 101 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 102 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 103 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 104 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bletchley Park 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+61%) and public order (+23%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-12%) and drugs (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 543 | 36.8 | 1.07 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 190 | 12.9 | 0.84 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 8.5 | 1.02 | +6% |
| Other theft | 108 | 7.3 | 1.14 | +61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 7.0 | 1.04 | -2% |
| Public order | 101 | 6.8 | 1.03 | +23% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.6 | 0.94 | +13% |
| Burglary | 47 | 3.2 | 0.90 | +4% |
| Drugs | 34 | 2.3 | 0.70 | -11% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +9% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.4 | 1.05 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.7 | 0.44 | +38% |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.82 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 0.49 | -63% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bletchley Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bletchley Park recorded 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bletchley Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bletchley Park recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bletchley Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bletchley Park recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bletchley Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bletchley Park recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bletchley Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bletchley Park recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bletchley Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bletchley Park recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bletchley Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bletchley Park recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bletchley Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bletchley Park recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bletchley Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bletchley Park recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bletchley Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bletchley Park recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bletchley Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bletchley Park recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bletchley Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bletchley Park recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bletchley Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bletchley Park recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bletchley Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bletchley Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bletchley Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bletchley Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bletchley Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -30% |
| Bletchley East | 2,414 | 116.2 | +23% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -17% |
| Tattenhoe | 631 | 49.1 | -48% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +71% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -18% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +240% |
| Monkston | 1,156 | 88.3 | -7% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 130 |
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Findlay Way | 55 |
| On or near Marquess Drive | 49 |
| On or near Corfe Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Duncombe Street | 30 |
| On or near Moor Park | 29 |
| On or near Bletchley Bus Station | 27 |
| On or near Locke Road | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bletchley Park 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 | 424 | 30.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 412 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 190 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 142 | 10.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Bletchley Park has an estimated population of 14,756. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bletchley Park sits in decile 5.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bletchley Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 |
Is Bletchley Park a safe place to live?
Bletchley Park recorded 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 543 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (190).
Is crime in Bletchley Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley Park was up 6% on the year before: 1,393 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,310 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bletchley Park?
Bletchley Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.