Crime in Newport Pagnell South: statistics, rates and trends
878 crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell South in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport Pagnell South at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport Pagnell South
- Types of crime in Newport Pagnell South
- Newport Pagnell South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newport Pagnell South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport Pagnell South
- Demographics of Newport Pagnell South
- Questions about crime in Newport Pagnell South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (267), anti-social behaviour (167) and shoplifting (98) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,869th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell South | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 878 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.3 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,072 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Newport Pagnell South of any year here (878 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 878 | 79.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 792 | 71.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 639 | 57.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 697 | 63.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 692 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 691 | 62.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 792 | 71.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 687 | 62.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 791 | 71.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 66 |
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 86 |
| May 2026 | 106 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 92 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (30% below) was well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 25 to 49 and anti-social behaviour rose from 103 to 167, while vehicle crime fell from 67 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 267 | 24.1 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 167 | 15.1 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 98 | 8.9 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Public order | 68 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 63 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 63 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Burglary | 49 | 4.4 | 3.6 | +96% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newport Pagnell South; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope (53.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport Pagnell South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | +10% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 657 | 53.3 | -33% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +46% |
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | -13% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +307% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +17% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | +9% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +102% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Newport Pagnell South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 65 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Chartwell Road | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Cypress | 21 |
| On or near Coopers Court | 20 |
| On or near Annesley Road | 19 |
| On or near Barnsbury Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Church View | 18 |
Of the 711 crimes in Newport Pagnell South with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 167 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 36.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 8 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newport Pagnell South has an estimated population of 11,072 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport Pagnell South average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport Pagnell South a safe place to live?
Newport Pagnell South recorded 79.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,869th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport Pagnell South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 267 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (167).
Is crime in Newport Pagnell South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport Pagnell South was up 11% on the year before: 878 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 792 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport Pagnell South?
About 11,072 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport Pagnell South?
Newport Pagnell South 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.