Crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
1,243 crimes were recorded in Bradwell, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
- About this data
1,243 crimes were recorded in Bradwell, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 516 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bradwell, Milton Keynes has the 1,407th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bradwell, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,243 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.4 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,312 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (1,053). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 1,243 | 93.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,190 | 89.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,269 | 95.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,111 | 83.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,295 | 97.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,239 | 93.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,092 | 82.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,053 | 79.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,079 | 81.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 133 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bradwell, Milton Keynes 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in drugs (+52%) and other theft (+18%). The largest falls were in public order (-24%) and robbery (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 516 | 38.8 | 1.13 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 161 | 12.1 | 0.79 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 7.4 | 1.09 | -2% |
| Other theft | 98 | 7.4 | 1.15 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 84 | 6.3 | 1.28 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 6.0 | 0.73 | +13% |
| Public order | 69 | 5.2 | 0.78 | -24% |
| Burglary | 48 | 3.6 | 1.02 | -16% |
| Drugs | 38 | 2.9 | 0.87 | +52% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.57 | -11% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.2 | 0.89 | -24% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.5 | 0.64 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bradwell, Milton Keynes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bradwell, Milton Keynes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bradwell, Milton Keynes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bradwell, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | +20% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -17% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +244% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,099 | 61.7 | -34% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | -6% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +25% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -16% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +73% |
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 Bradwell, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hollin Lane | 95 |
| On or near Centurion Court | 50 |
| On or near Harborne Court | 46 |
| On or near Kepwick | 43 |
| On or near Bransgill Court | 34 |
| On or near Dunvedin Place | 34 |
| On or near Snowberry Close | 32 |
| On or near Burtree Close | 27 |
| On or near Medhurst | 27 |
| On or near Golspie Croft | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bradwell, Milton Keynes 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 | 429 | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 322 | 25.9% |
| Not recorded | 161 | 13.0% |
| Under investigation | 136 | 10.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 4.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 6 | 0.5% |
Bradwell, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 13,312. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bradwell, Milton Keynes sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bradwell, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 21.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Bradwell, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Bradwell, Milton Keynes recorded 93.4 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 Bradwell, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 516 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (161).
Is crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bradwell, Milton Keynes was up 4% on the year before: 1,243 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,190 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bradwell, Milton Keynes?
Bradwell, Milton Keynes 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 Bradwell, Milton Keynes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.