Crime in Monkston: statistics, rates and trends
1,134 crimes were recorded in Monkston in the 12 months to August 2026, 86.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (338), shoplifting (230) and anti-social behaviour (118) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,617th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Monkston | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,134 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.6 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,099 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Monkston peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,196 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,025). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,134 | 86.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,102 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,196 | 91.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,133 | 86.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,173 | 89.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,025 | 78.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,132 | 86.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,064 | 81.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,054 | 80.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| July 2026 | 98 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 112 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 99 |
| February 2026 | 98 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 83 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Monkston recorded notably more bicycle theft (2.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (41% below) and violence and sexual offences (25% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 113 to 230 and public order rose from 53 to 100, while vehicle crime fell from 122 to 77 and criminal damage and arson fell from 93 to 67.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 25.8 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Shoplifting | 230 | 17.6 | 8.5 | +104% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 9.0 | 15.4 | +27% |
| Public order | 100 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +89% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.1 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 77 | 5.9 | 5.0 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 42 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +75% |
| Bicycle theft | 25 | 1.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 23 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -21% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Monkston; 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 Monkston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | -20% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,623 | 77.0 | -11% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +85% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +34% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +273% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -25% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +35% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | +8% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Monkston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (210).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 210 |
| On or near Supermarket | 86 |
| On or near Hendon Court | 71 |
| On or near Mandeville Drive | 41 |
| On or near Lindores Croft | 28 |
| On or near Balmerino Close | 26 |
| On or near Durgate | 26 |
| On or near Cloudberry | 24 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 20 |
| On or near Abells Close | 16 |
Of the 1,016 crimes in Monkston with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 397 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 305 | 30.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 60 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Monkston has an estimated population of 13,099 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), fewer retired residents (11%, against 22%) and a younger population (9.7%, against 18.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Monkston average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Monkston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Monkston a safe place to live?
Monkston recorded 86.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,617th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Monkston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (230).
Is crime in Monkston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkston was up 3% on the year before: 1,134 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,102 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Monkston?
About 13,099 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.7% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Monkston?
Monkston 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.