Crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
1,514 crimes were recorded in Broughton, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes at a glance
- Crime trends in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- Types of crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- Broughton, Milton Keynes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- Demographics of Broughton, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (586), vehicle crime (164) and anti-social behaviour (163) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,274th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Broughton, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,514 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.9 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,959 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes of any year here (1,514 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 94%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,514 | 68.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,476 | 67.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,273 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,344 | 61.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,258 | 57.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,102 | 50.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 860 | 39.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 754 | 34.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 780 | 35.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 141 |
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 131 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 142 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 91 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 118 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
Compared with England and Wales, Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded notably more vehicle crime (50% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and anti-social behaviour (52% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 34 and drugs rose from 33 to 48, while public order fell from 127 to 102 and burglary fell from 52 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 586 | 26.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 164 | 7.5 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 | 7.4 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 142 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Public order | 102 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 98 | 4.5 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +45% |
| Burglary | 43 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Other crime | 34 | 1.5 | 2.1 | +70% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 1.0 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Broughton, Milton Keynes; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bletchley West (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | +26% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +68% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,623 | 77.0 | +12% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +132% |
| Newport Pagnell South | 878 | 79.3 | +15% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +368% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | +26% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 26% of the crime recorded in Broughton, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (83).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Brooklands Road | 71 |
| On or near Tanfield Lane | 44 |
| On or near Opal Drive | 39 |
| On or near Aureol Lane | 38 |
| On or near Stirling Mews | 33 |
| On or near Radstock Crescent | 24 |
| On or near Grimbold Court | 21 |
| On or near Ladymeadow Court | 21 |
| On or near Countess Way | 20 |
Of the 1,351 crimes in Broughton, Milton Keynes with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 163 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 485 | 35.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 34.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 157 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 52 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Broughton, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 21,959 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (5.3%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (7.2%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broughton, Milton Keynes average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Broughton, Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broughton, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 68.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,274th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 586 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by vehicle crime (164).
Is crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes was up 3% on the year before: 1,514 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,476 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broughton, Milton Keynes?
About 21,959 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.3% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broughton, Milton Keynes?
Broughton, 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.