Crime in Danesborough & Walton: statistics, rates and trends
1,623 crimes were recorded in Danesborough & Walton in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Danesborough & Walton at a glance
- Crime trends in Danesborough & Walton
- Types of crime in Danesborough & Walton
- Danesborough & Walton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Danesborough & Walton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Danesborough & Walton
- Demographics of Danesborough & Walton
- Questions about crime in Danesborough & Walton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (647), anti-social behaviour (256) and public order (130) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,944th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Danesborough & Walton | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,623 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.0 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 21,073 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Danesborough & Walton of any year here (1,623 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 86%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,623 | 77.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,443 | 68.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,484 | 70.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,478 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,055 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 892 | 42.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 824 | 39.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 837 | 39.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 871 | 41.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 124 |
| July 2026 | 117 |
| June 2026 | 157 |
| May 2026 | 159 |
| April 2026 | 167 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 132 |
| January 2026 | 134 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 138 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (44% below) and drugs (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 51 to 100 and anti-social behaviour rose from 182 to 256.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 647 | 30.7 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Public order | 130 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 117 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +96% |
| Vehicle crime | 96 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Burglary | 72 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +18% |
| Drugs | 39 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -5% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.4 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Danesborough & Walton; 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 Danesborough & Walton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | +12% |
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | -10% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +108% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +51% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +51% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -16% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | +22% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +319% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Danesborough & Walton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 93 |
| On or near Fyfield Barrow | 67 |
| On or near Bel Air Grove | 56 |
| On or near Campion Close | 56 |
| On or near Scott Court | 56 |
| On or near Tansley Road | 50 |
| On or near Brawn Grove | 47 |
| On or near Parking Area | 47 |
| On or near Burney Drive | 41 |
| On or near Devereux Court | 39 |
Of the 1,367 crimes in Danesborough & Walton with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 256 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 534 | 39.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 420 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Danesborough & Walton has an estimated population of 21,073 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Danesborough & Walton average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Danesborough & Walton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Danesborough & Walton a safe place to live?
Danesborough & Walton recorded 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,944th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Danesborough & Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 647 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (256).
Is crime in Danesborough & Walton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Danesborough & Walton was up 12% on the year before: 1,623 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,443 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Danesborough & Walton?
About 21,073 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Danesborough & Walton?
Danesborough & Walton 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.