Crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
1,511 crimes were recorded in Broughton, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
- About this data
1,511 crimes were recorded in Broughton, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than 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 568 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Broughton, Milton Keynes has the 2,270th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Broughton, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,511 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.8 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,959 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,511 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (759). Over the whole period it rose 97%, 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 | 1,511 | 68.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,456 | 66.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,269 | 57.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,356 | 61.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,219 | 55.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,105 | 50.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 838 | 38.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 759 | 34.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 766 | 34.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 138 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Broughton, 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+47%) and criminal damage and arson (+31%). The largest falls were in public order (-15%) and vehicle crime (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 25.9 | 0.76 | -1% |
| Vehicle crime | 162 | 7.4 | 1.50 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 7.3 | 0.47 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 6.4 | 0.94 | +31% |
| Public order | 106 | 4.8 | 0.73 | -15% |
| Other theft | 105 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 80 | 3.6 | 0.44 | +5% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.1 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Drugs | 47 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +47% |
| Other crime | 33 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +74% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.0 | 1.27 | +28% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.7 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.5 | 0.52 | -15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 14 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 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Broughton, Milton Keynes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Broughton, Milton Keynes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Broughton, Milton Keynes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broughton, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkston | 1,156 | 88.3 | +28% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +69% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,620 | 76.9 | +12% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +135% |
| Newport Pagnell South | 880 | 79.5 | +16% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +366% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | +28% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -4% |
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 Broughton, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Brooklands Road | 69 |
| On or near Tanfield Lane | 46 |
| On or near Stirling Mews | 37 |
| On or near Aureol Lane | 36 |
| On or near Opal Drive | 32 |
| On or near Radstock Crescent | 23 |
| On or near Countess Way | 23 |
| On or near Grimbold Court | 22 |
| On or near Ladymeadow Court | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Broughton, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 480 | 31.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 455 | 30.1% |
| Under investigation | 190 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 50 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.1% |
Broughton, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 21,959. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Broughton, Milton Keynes sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Broughton, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Broughton, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Broughton, Milton Keynes recorded 68.8 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 Broughton, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (162).
Is crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broughton, Milton Keynes was up 4% on the year before: 1,511 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,456 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Broughton, Milton Keynes?
Broughton, 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 Broughton, Milton Keynes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.