Crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton: statistics, rates and trends
1,981 crimes were recorded in Campbell Park & Old Woughton in the 12 months to August 2026, 116.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton at a glance
- Crime trends in Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- Types of crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- Campbell Park & Old Woughton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- Demographics of Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- Questions about crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (688), shoplifting (235) and other theft (212) made up 57% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Campbell Park & Old Woughton | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,981 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.0 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,075 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,096 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,702). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,981 | 116.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,096 | 122.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,702 | 99.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,959 | 114.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,981 | 116.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,878 | 110.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,073 | 121.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,869 | 109.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,859 | 108.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 189 |
| July 2026 | 143 |
| June 2026 | 173 |
| May 2026 | 184 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 160 |
| February 2026 | 140 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 147 |
| November 2025 | 173 |
| October 2025 | 164 |
| September 2025 | 186 |
Compared with England and Wales, Campbell Park & Old Woughton recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.1 times the national rate), other theft (93% above the national rate) and shoplifting (63% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (36% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 27 to 39 and shoplifting rose from 175 to 235, while anti-social behaviour fell from 250 to 167 and public order fell from 159 to 120.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 688 | 40.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 235 | 13.8 | 8.5 | +34% |
| Other theft | 212 | 12.4 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 178 | 10.4 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Public order | 120 | 7.0 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Burglary | 78 | 4.6 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Drugs | 77 | 4.5 | 3.3 | -19% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +44% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.6 | 1.4 | +12% |
| Theft from the person | 25 | 1.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Campbell Park & Old Woughton; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Broughton, Milton Keynes (68.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Campbell Park & Old Woughton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +178% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +38% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | -25% |
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | -41% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | -25% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | -20% |
| Newport Pagnell South | 878 | 79.3 | -32% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Campbell Park & Old Woughton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (189).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 189 |
| On or near Grafton Street | 154 |
| On or near Viscount Way | 70 |
| On or near Peverel Drive | 66 |
| On or near Livingstone Drive | 65 |
| On or near Martingale Place | 51 |
| On or near Ambridge Grove | 49 |
| On or near Shipman Court | 49 |
| On or near Sinclair Court | 44 |
| On or near Graveney Place | 36 |
Of the 1,814 crimes in Campbell Park & Old Woughton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 660 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 603 | 33.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 217 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 76 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Campbell Park & Old Woughton has an estimated population of 17,075 (ONS, mid-2024). On the Census 2021 measures below it is close to England and Wales as a whole. On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Campbell Park & Old Woughton average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Campbell Park & Old Woughton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Campbell Park & Old Woughton a safe place to live?
Campbell Park & Old Woughton recorded 116.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 896th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and other theft.
What is the most common crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 688 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (235).
Is crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Campbell Park & Old Woughton was down 5% on the year before: 1,981 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,096 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Campbell Park & Old Woughton?
About 17,075 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Campbell Park & Old Woughton?
Campbell Park & Old Woughton 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.