Crime in Monkston: statistics, rates and trends
1,156 crimes were recorded in Monkston in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Monkston at a glance
- Crime trends in Monkston
- Types of crime in Monkston
- Monkston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Monkston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Monkston
- Population and deprivation in Monkston
- Questions about crime in Monkston
- About this data
1,156 crimes were recorded in Monkston in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 354 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Monkston has the 1,549th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Monkston | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,156 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.3 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,099 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Monkston was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,170 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,029). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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 | 1,156 | 88.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,111 | 84.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,170 | 89.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,165 | 88.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,143 | 87.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,057 | 80.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,112 | 84.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,072 | 81.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,029 | 78.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 95 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Monkston 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 shoplifting, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+111%) and public order (+79%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-41%) and other theft (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 27.0 | 0.79 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 232 | 17.7 | 2.14 | +111% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 123 | 9.4 | 0.61 | +29% |
| Public order | 95 | 7.3 | 1.09 | +79% |
| Other theft | 80 | 6.1 | 0.96 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 76 | 5.8 | 1.18 | -41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 5.6 | 0.82 | -18% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.1 | 0.86 | +54% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.9 | 0.90 | -19% |
| Bicycle theft | 23 | 1.8 | 2.13 | +35% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.1 | 0.33 | -30% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.8 | 0.62 | +57% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -17% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -38% |
Violence and sexual offences in Monkston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Monkston recorded 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Monkston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Monkston recorded 232 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 20.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Monkston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Monkston recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Monkston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Monkston recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Monkston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Monkston recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Monkston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Monkston recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Monkston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Monkston recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Monkston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Monkston recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Monkston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Monkston recorded 25 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 down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Monkston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Monkston recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Monkston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Monkston recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Monkston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Monkston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Monkston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Monkston recorded 5 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 down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Monkston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Monkston recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Monkston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Monkston.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Monkston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton | 1,511 | 68.8 | -22% |
| Danesborough & Walton | 1,620 | 76.9 | -13% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +83% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +32% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +264% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -25% |
| Bletchley East | 2,414 | 116.2 | +32% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,393 | 94.4 | +7% |
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 Monkston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 216 |
| On or near Supermarket | 83 |
| On or near Hendon Court | 72 |
| On or near Mandeville Drive | 37 |
| On or near Lindores Croft | 26 |
| On or near Balmerino Close | 24 |
| On or near Durgate | 24 |
| On or near Cloudberry | 23 |
| On or near Welbeck Close | 20 |
| On or near St Bartholomews | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Monkston 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 | 387 | 33.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 320 | 27.7% |
| Under investigation | 128 | 11.1% |
| Not recorded | 123 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 3 | 0.3% |
Monkston has an estimated population of 13,099. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Monkston sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Monkston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 26.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Monkston a safe place to live?
Monkston recorded 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Monkston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 354 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (232).
Is crime in Monkston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Monkston was up 4% on the year before: 1,156 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,111 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Monkston?
Monkston 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 Monkston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.