Crime in Central Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
5,830 crimes were recorded in Central Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 320.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Central Milton Keynes at a glance
- Crime trends in Central Milton Keynes
- Types of crime in Central Milton Keynes
- Central Milton Keynes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central Milton Keynes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central Milton Keynes
- Population and deprivation in Central Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Central Milton Keynes
- About this data
5,830 crimes were recorded in Central Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 320.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,747 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Central Milton Keynes has the 52nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Central Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 5,830 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 320.9 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,170 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Central Milton Keynes was highest in the year to July 2025 (6,091 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (4,119). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 5,830 | 320.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,091 | 335.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,647 | 310.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 5,876 | 323.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 5,832 | 321.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,119 | 226.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,331 | 238.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,853 | 267.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,821 | 265.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 518 |
| June 2026 | 553 |
| May 2026 | 462 |
| April 2026 | 479 |
| March 2026 | 543 |
| February 2026 | 423 |
| January 2026 | 480 |
| December 2025 | 446 |
| November 2025 | 492 |
| October 2025 | 485 |
| September 2025 | 428 |
| August 2025 | 521 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Central 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, other theft.
The largest increases were in burglary (+53%) and other theft (+16%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-32%) and robbery (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,747 | 96.1 | 2.81 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 1,393 | 76.7 | 9.25 | -7% |
| Other theft | 463 | 25.5 | 3.99 | +16% |
| Public order | 446 | 24.5 | 3.69 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 390 | 21.5 | 1.40 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 348 | 19.2 | 3.89 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 330 | 18.2 | 2.68 | -6% |
| Drugs | 228 | 12.5 | 3.84 | -2% |
| Burglary | 136 | 7.5 | 2.12 | +53% |
| Theft from the person | 92 | 5.1 | 3.00 | -4% |
| Robbery | 82 | 4.5 | 3.34 | -23% |
| Bicycle theft | 76 | 4.2 | 5.08 | -32% |
| Other crime | 59 | 3.2 | 1.54 | +4% |
| Possession of weapons | 40 | 2.2 | 2.27 | -15% |
Violence and sexual offences in Central Milton Keynes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Central Milton Keynes recorded 1,747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (96.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 30.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Central Milton Keynes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Central Milton Keynes recorded 1,393 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (76.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 23.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Central Milton Keynes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Central Milton Keynes recorded 463 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Central Milton Keynes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Central Milton Keynes recorded 446 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Central Milton Keynes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Central Milton Keynes recorded 390 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Central Milton Keynes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Central Milton Keynes recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Central Milton Keynes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Central Milton Keynes recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Central Milton Keynes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Central Milton Keynes recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Central Milton Keynes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Central Milton Keynes recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Central Milton Keynes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Central Milton Keynes recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Central Milton Keynes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Central Milton Keynes recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Central Milton Keynes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Central Milton Keynes recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Central Milton Keynes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Central Milton Keynes recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Central Milton Keynes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Central Milton Keynes recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher 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 Central Milton Keynes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Central Milton Keynes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | -64% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | -50% |
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | -71% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | -73% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -76% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -76% |
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | -65% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -79% |
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 Central Milton Keynes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 1,496 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 569 |
| On or near Police Station | 490 |
| On or near Secklow Gate | 422 |
| On or near Supermarket | 171 |
| On or near Witan Gate | 152 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 128 |
| On or near Nightclub | 123 |
| On or near Patriot Drive | 110 |
| On or near Silbury Boulevard | 98 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Central 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 | 1,946 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,583 | 27.2% |
| Under investigation | 614 | 10.5% |
| Local resolution | 434 | 7.4% |
| Not recorded | 390 | 6.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 369 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 182 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 180 | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 60 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 20 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.3% |
Central Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 18,170. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Central Milton Keynes sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Central Milton Keynes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 73.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.3% |
| Social rented homes | 23.2% |
| Private rented homes | 41.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Central Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Central Milton Keynes recorded 320.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Central Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,747 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (1,393).
Is crime in Central Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central Milton Keynes was down 4% on the year before: 5,830 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,091 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Central Milton Keynes?
Central 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 Central Milton Keynes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.