Crime in Olney, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
621 crimes were recorded in Olney, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Olney, Milton Keynes at a glance
- Crime trends in Olney, Milton Keynes
- Types of crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
- Olney, Milton Keynes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Olney, Milton Keynes
- Population and deprivation in Olney, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
- About this data
621 crimes were recorded in Olney, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 233 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Olney, Milton Keynes has the 3,272nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Olney, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 621 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.3 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,020 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Olney, Milton Keynes was highest in the year to July 2022 (627 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (512). Over the whole period it rose 19%, 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 | 621 | 44.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 559 | 39.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 613 | 43.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 564 | 40.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 627 | 44.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 514 | 36.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 570 | 40.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 512 | 36.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 521 | 37.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 55 |
| February 2026 | 32 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 62 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Olney, Milton Keynes 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 vehicle crime (+62%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 233 | 16.6 | 0.49 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 5.6 | 0.36 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 3.5 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Other theft | 47 | 3.4 | 0.52 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.4 | 0.68 | +62% |
| Burglary | 46 | 3.3 | 0.93 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 42 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +133% |
| Public order | 36 | 2.6 | 0.39 | +9% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.1 | 0.98 | +107% |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 0.15 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.11 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -86% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Olney, Milton Keynes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 37.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Olney, Milton Keynes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Olney, Milton Keynes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Olney, Milton Keynes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Olney, Milton Keynes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Olney, Milton Keynes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Olney, Milton Keynes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Olney, Milton Keynes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Olney, Milton Keynes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Olney, Milton Keynes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Olney, Milton Keynes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Olney, Milton Keynes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Olney, Milton Keynes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Olney, Milton Keynes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Olney, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pagnell South | 880 | 79.5 | +79% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 644 | 52.3 | +18% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | +99% |
| Broughton | 1,511 | 68.8 | +55% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +163% |
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | +152% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +624% |
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | +111% |
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 Olney, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Pyms Stables | 20 |
| On or near Glenfield | 18 |
| On or near Newport Road | 18 |
| On or near Osier Way | 18 |
| On or near Berrells Court | 16 |
| On or near High Street South | 15 |
| On or near Lauds Mews | 15 |
| On or near Rabans Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Olney, Milton Keynes 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 | 209 | 33.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 181 | 29.1% |
| Not recorded | 78 | 12.6% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.8% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Olney, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 14,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Olney, Milton Keynes sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Olney, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Olney, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 44.3 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 Olney, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 233 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Olney, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Olney, Milton Keynes was up 11% on the year before: 621 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 559 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Olney, Milton Keynes?
Olney, Milton Keynes 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 Olney, Milton Keynes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.