Crime in Loughton & Shenley: statistics, rates and trends
1,322 crimes were recorded in Loughton & Shenley in the 12 months to August 2026, 80.0 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 Loughton & Shenley at a glance
- Crime trends in Loughton & Shenley
- Types of crime in Loughton & Shenley
- Loughton & Shenley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Loughton & Shenley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Loughton & Shenley
- Demographics of Loughton & Shenley
- Questions about crime in Loughton & Shenley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (590), anti-social behaviour (150) and vehicle crime (101) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Loughton & Shenley | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,322 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.0 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,515 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loughton & Shenley peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,577 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,085). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,322 | 80.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,176 | 71.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,192 | 72.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,560 | 94.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,461 | 88.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,577 | 95.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,563 | 94.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,276 | 77.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,085 | 65.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 176 |
| July 2026 | 142 |
| June 2026 | 148 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 114 |
| February 2026 | 93 |
| January 2026 | 87 |
| December 2025 | 64 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (63% below) and anti-social behaviour (41% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 23 to 51 and burglary rose from 26 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 590 | 35.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 9.1 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 101 | 6.1 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.4 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Public order | 81 | 4.9 | 6.7 | +53% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +122% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.0 | 3.6 | +92% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.2 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Theft from the person | 17 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loughton & Shenley; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Tattenhoe (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughton & Shenley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -4% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +16% |
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -38% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +303% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,091 | 61.3 | -23% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -19% |
| Wolverton | 1,865 | 109.6 | +37% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +100% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Loughton & Shenley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beddoes Croft” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beddoes Croft | 156 |
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Spring Rose Way | 68 |
| On or near Evesham Way | 67 |
| On or near Burchard Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Benbow Court | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 39 |
| On or near Dorton Close | 31 |
| On or near Lipscomb Lane | 22 |
| On or near Mercury Grove | 19 |
Of the 1,172 crimes in Loughton & Shenley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 150 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 351 | 29.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 347 | 29.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 75 | 6.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Loughton & Shenley has an estimated population of 16,515 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%), fewer retired residents (16%, against 22%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loughton & Shenley average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Loughton & Shenley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loughton & Shenley a safe place to live?
Loughton & Shenley recorded 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,841st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Loughton & Shenley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 590 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Loughton & Shenley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughton & Shenley was up 12% on the year before: 1,322 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,176 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loughton & Shenley?
About 16,515 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loughton & Shenley?
Loughton & Shenley 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.