Crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
1,233 crimes were recorded in Bradwell, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes at a glance
- Crime trends in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- Types of crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- Bradwell, Milton Keynes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- Demographics of Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (506), anti-social behaviour (147) and other theft (103) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bradwell, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,233 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.6 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,312 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes peaked in the year to August 2022 (1,275 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (1,032). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,233 | 92.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,243 | 93.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,213 | 91.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,157 | 86.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,275 | 95.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,218 | 91.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,135 | 85.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,032 | 77.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,110 | 83.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 123 |
| July 2026 | 121 |
| June 2026 | 133 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 94 |
| March 2026 | 82 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 70 |
| December 2025 | 80 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (28% below) was well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 27 to 38 and shoplifting rose from 74 to 95, while public order fell from 90 to 75 and anti-social behaviour fell from 173 to 147.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 506 | 38.0 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 147 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -15% |
| Other theft | 103 | 7.7 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 7.1 | 8.5 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 81 | 6.1 | 5.0 | -12% |
| Public order | 75 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.9 | 3.3 | +41% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bradwell, Milton Keynes; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Stony Stratford (61.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradwell, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton | 1,865 | 109.6 | +18% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | -14% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +248% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,091 | 61.3 | -34% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | -6% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +25% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -17% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Bradwell, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hollin Lane” (104).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollin Lane | 104 |
| On or near Centurion Court | 48 |
| On or near Harborne Court | 48 |
| On or near Bransgill Court | 40 |
| On or near Kepwick | 38 |
| On or near Snowberry Close | 29 |
| On or near Dunvedin Place | 27 |
| On or near Burtree Close | 26 |
| On or near Medhurst | 26 |
| On or near Golspie Croft | 24 |
Of the 1,086 crimes in Bradwell, Milton Keynes with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 147 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 422 | 38.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 320 | 29.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 161 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 41 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Bradwell, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 13,312 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bradwell, Milton Keynes average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bradwell, Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bradwell, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 92.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,423rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 506 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (147).
Is crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,233 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,243 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bradwell, Milton Keynes?
About 13,312 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bradwell, Milton Keynes?
Bradwell, Milton Keynes 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.