Crime in Olney, Milton Keynes: statistics, rates and trends
652 crimes were recorded in Olney, Milton Keynes in the 12 months to August 2026, 46.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Olney, Milton Keynes
- Questions about crime in Olney, Milton Keynes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (255), anti-social behaviour (69) and criminal damage and arson (55) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,176th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Olney, Milton Keynes | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 652 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.5 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,020 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Olney, Milton Keynes of any year here (652 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 652 | 46.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 567 | 40.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 42.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 576 | 41.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 629 | 44.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 506 | 36.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 582 | 41.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 509 | 36.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 529 | 37.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 77 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and shoplifting (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 20 to 40 and vehicle crime rose from 27 to 51.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 255 | 18.2 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 55 | 3.9 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +89% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 2.9 | 8.5 | +100% |
| Public order | 39 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Olney, Milton Keynes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Olney, Milton Keynes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pagnell South | 878 | 79.3 | +71% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 657 | 53.3 | +15% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | +87% |
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | +48% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +149% |
| Wolverton | 1,865 | 109.6 | +136% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +593% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in Olney, Milton Keynes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pyms Stables”, “Rabans Close” and “Supermarket” (24 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pyms Stables | 24 |
| On or near Rabans Close | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Glenfield | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Osier Way | 17 |
| On or near Berrells Court | 16 |
| On or near High Street South | 16 |
| On or near Newport Road | 16 |
| On or near Leys View | 14 |
Of the 583 crimes in Olney, Milton Keynes with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 217 | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 31.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 89 | 15.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Olney, Milton Keynes has an estimated population of 14,020 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Olney, Milton Keynes average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Olney, Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Olney, Milton Keynes a safe place to live?
Olney, Milton Keynes recorded 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,176th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Olney, Milton Keynes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 255 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Olney, Milton Keynes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Olney, Milton Keynes was up 15% on the year before: 652 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 567 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Olney, Milton Keynes?
About 14,020 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Olney, Milton Keynes?
Olney, Milton Keynes 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.