Crime in Bletchley West: statistics, rates and trends
1,048 crimes were recorded in Bletchley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bletchley West
- Questions about crime in Bletchley West
- About this data
1,048 crimes were recorded in Bletchley West in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 525 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bletchley West has the 2,382nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bletchley West | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,048 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,800 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley West was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,231 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (922). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,048 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 965 | 61.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 922 | 58.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 991 | 62.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,198 | 75.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,231 | 77.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,155 | 73.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,044 | 66.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 978 | 61.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 115 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bletchley West 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 shoplifting (+87%) and vehicle crime (+27%). The largest falls were in other crime (-42%) and burglary (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 525 | 33.2 | 0.97 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 7.8 | 0.51 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.9 | 0.72 | +22% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.9 | 0.73 | +13% |
| Other theft | 63 | 4.0 | 0.62 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.7 | 0.33 | +87% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 2.7 | 0.54 | +27% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -11% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.7 | 0.52 | +8% |
| Other crime | 14 | 0.9 | 0.42 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.26 | -30% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bletchley West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bletchley West recorded 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 50.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bletchley West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bletchley West recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bletchley West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bletchley West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bletchley West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bletchley West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bletchley West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bletchley West recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bletchley West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bletchley West recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 87% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bletchley West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bletchley West recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bletchley West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bletchley West recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bletchley West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bletchley West recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bletchley West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bletchley West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bletchley West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bletchley West recorded 9 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 up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bletchley West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bletchley West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bletchley West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bletchley West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bletchley West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bletchley West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bletchley West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bletchley West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bletchley West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley Park | 1,393 | 94.4 | +42% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | +18% |
| Tattenhoe | 631 | 49.1 | -26% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +144% |
| Bletchley East | 2,414 | 116.2 | +75% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | +16% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +384% |
| Monkston | 1,156 | 88.3 | +33% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hinton Court | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Drew Court | 37 |
| On or near Lincolnshire Close | 26 |
| On or near Hampshire Court | 25 |
| On or near Quantock Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Bushy Close | 23 |
| On or near Nene Drive | 21 |
| On or near Somerset Close | 19 |
| On or near Withycombe | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bletchley West 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 | 408 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 21.6% |
| Not recorded | 123 | 11.7% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 9.2% |
| Local resolution | 57 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 48 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 36 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Bletchley West has an estimated population of 15,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bletchley West sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bletchley West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.1% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 |
Is Bletchley West a safe place to live?
Bletchley West recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 525 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (123).
Is crime in Bletchley West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley West was up 9% on the year before: 1,048 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 965 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bletchley West?
Bletchley West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.