Crime in Loughton & Shenley: statistics, rates and trends
1,276 crimes were recorded in Loughton & Shenley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Loughton & Shenley
- Questions about crime in Loughton & Shenley
- About this data
1,276 crimes were recorded in Loughton & Shenley in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 568 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Loughton & Shenley has the 1,953rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loughton & Shenley | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,276 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.3 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,515 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loughton & Shenley was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,604 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,067). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 1,276 | 77.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,168 | 70.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,177 | 71.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,604 | 97.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,444 | 87.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,579 | 95.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,530 | 92.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,268 | 76.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,067 | 64.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loughton & Shenley 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. The largest increases were in burglary (+92%) and shoplifting (+63%). The largest falls were in drugs (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 568 | 34.4 | 1.00 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 9.2 | 0.60 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 5.3 | 0.78 | +16% |
| Other theft | 84 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +12% |
| Public order | 80 | 4.8 | 0.73 | +43% |
| Burglary | 50 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +92% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 2.7 | 0.32 | +63% |
| Other crime | 32 | 1.9 | 0.92 | +28% |
| Drugs | 31 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -11% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.2 | 0.85 | +73% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 0.9 | 1.10 | +7% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.29 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.37 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Loughton & Shenley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loughton & Shenley recorded 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loughton & Shenley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loughton & Shenley recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loughton & Shenley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loughton & Shenley recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loughton & Shenley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loughton & Shenley recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loughton & Shenley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loughton & Shenley recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loughton & Shenley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loughton & Shenley recorded 80 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 up 43% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loughton & Shenley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loughton & Shenley recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loughton & Shenley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loughton & Shenley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loughton & Shenley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loughton & Shenley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loughton & Shenley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loughton & Shenley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loughton & Shenley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loughton & Shenley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Loughton & Shenley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Loughton & Shenley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Loughton & Shenley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Loughton & Shenley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Loughton & Shenley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loughton & Shenley recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Loughton & Shenley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loughton & Shenley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loughton & Shenley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | +1% |
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | +21% |
| Tattenhoe | 631 | 49.1 | -37% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +315% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,099 | 61.7 | -20% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -14% |
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | +45% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +109% |
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 Loughton & Shenley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beddoes Croft | 157 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Evesham Way | 64 |
| On or near Spring Rose Way | 51 |
| On or near Benbow Court | 43 |
| On or near Burchard Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Dorton Close | 28 |
| On or near Borough Bridge | 20 |
| On or near Lipscomb Lane | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loughton & Shenley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 364 | 28.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 323 | 25.3% |
| Under investigation | 168 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 11.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 79 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 66 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 39 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% |
Loughton & Shenley has an estimated population of 16,515. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loughton & Shenley sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loughton & Shenley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 13.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Loughton & Shenley a safe place to live?
Loughton & Shenley recorded 77.3 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 Loughton & Shenley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 568 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Loughton & Shenley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loughton & Shenley was up 9% on the year before: 1,276 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,168 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loughton & Shenley?
Loughton & Shenley 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 Loughton & Shenley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.