Crime in Bletchley Park: statistics, rates and trends
1,382 crimes were recorded in Bletchley Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Bletchley Park
- Questions about crime in Bletchley Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (521), anti-social behaviour (181) and shoplifting (139) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bletchley Park | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,382 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.7 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,756 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley Park peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,438 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,111). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,382 | 93.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,316 | 89.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,245 | 84.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,425 | 96.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,438 | 97.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,375 | 93.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,253 | 84.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,143 | 77.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,111 | 75.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 116 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other crime (23% below) and anti-social behaviour (20% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 68 to 110 and public order rose from 79 to 104, while anti-social behaviour fell from 215 to 181.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 521 | 35.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 181 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 9.4 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Other theft | 110 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +62% |
| Public order | 104 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 7.0 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 69 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +13% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 39 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bletchley Park; 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 Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -31% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +24% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -18% |
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -47% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +71% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | -15% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +244% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Bletchley Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (145).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 145 |
| On or near Parking Area | 96 |
| On or near Findlay Way | 54 |
| On or near Marquess Drive | 45 |
| On or near Corfe Crescent | 42 |
| On or near Moor Park | 33 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Bletchley Bus Station | 29 |
| On or near Duncombe Street | 29 |
| On or near Albert Street | 24 |
Of the 1,201 crimes in Bletchley Park with a recorded outcome, 36% 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 181 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 433 | 36.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 419 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 64 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 3.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Bletchley Park has an estimated population of 14,756 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bletchley Park average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bletchley Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bletchley Park a safe place to live?
Bletchley Park recorded 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,398th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bletchley Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 521 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (181).
Is crime in Bletchley Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley Park was up 5% on the year before: 1,382 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,316 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bletchley Park?
About 14,756 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bletchley Park?
Bletchley Park 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.