Crime in Bletchley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,022 crimes were recorded in Bletchley West in the 12 months to August 2026, 64.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bletchley West at a glance
- Crime trends in Bletchley West
- Types of crime in Bletchley West
- Bletchley West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bletchley West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bletchley West
- Demographics of Bletchley West
- Questions about crime in Bletchley West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (506), anti-social behaviour (120) and criminal damage and arson (75) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bletchley West | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,022 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 64.7 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,800 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley West peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,203 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (952). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,022 | 64.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 977 | 61.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 952 | 60.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 974 | 61.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,203 | 76.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,195 | 75.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,174 | 74.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,065 | 67.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 972 | 61.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 94 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 89 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 94 |
| December 2025 | 86 |
| November 2025 | 89 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 49 and drugs rose from 21 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 506 | 32.0 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 120 | 7.6 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.7 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Public order | 72 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.9 | 6.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +145% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +26% |
| Burglary | 35 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Drugs | 30 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +43% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bletchley West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | +45% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | +19% |
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -23% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +147% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +80% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | +24% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +399% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 27% of the crime recorded in Bletchley West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hinton Court” (53).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hinton Court | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near Drew Court | 34 |
| On or near Hampshire Court | 29 |
| On or near Quantock Crescent | 27 |
| On or near Lincolnshire Close | 24 |
| On or near Bushy Close | 21 |
| On or near Barleycroft | 19 |
| On or near Nene Drive | 19 |
| On or near Withycombe | 19 |
Of the 902 crimes in Bletchley West with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 120 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 385 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 229 | 25.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 99 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 58 | 6.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 3.9% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bletchley West has an estimated population of 15,800 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%), fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bletchley West average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bletchley West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bletchley West a safe place to live?
Bletchley West recorded 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,445th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bletchley West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 506 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (120).
Is crime in Bletchley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley West was up 5% on the year before: 1,022 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 977 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bletchley West?
About 15,800 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bletchley West?
Bletchley West 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.