Crime in Shenley Brook End: statistics, rates and trends
1,051 crimes were recorded in Shenley Brook End in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shenley Brook End at a glance
- Crime trends in Shenley Brook End
- Types of crime in Shenley Brook End
- Shenley Brook End compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shenley Brook End
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shenley Brook End
- Demographics of Shenley Brook End
- Questions about crime in Shenley Brook End
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (414), anti-social behaviour (148) and shoplifting (94) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shenley Brook End | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,051 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.2 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 13,607 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shenley Brook End peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,151 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,014). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,051 | 77.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,130 | 83.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,151 | 84.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,108 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,093 | 80.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,074 | 78.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,071 | 78.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,039 | 76.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,014 | 74.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 116 |
| April 2026 | 98 |
| March 2026 | 109 |
| February 2026 | 80 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 74 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 92 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (36% below) and criminal damage and arson (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 28 to 36 and burglary rose from 29 to 37, while shoplifting fell from 259 to 94 and vehicle crime fell from 54 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 414 | 30.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 10.9 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 6.9 | 8.5 | -64% |
| Public order | 86 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.2 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Burglary | 37 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Drugs | 36 | 2.6 | 3.3 | +29% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shenley Brook End; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Tattenhoe (49.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shenley Brook End |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tattenhoe | 638 | 49.6 | -36% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -16% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | +4% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | +21% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +107% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +318% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +20% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +51% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Shenley Brook End over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wimborne Crescent” (138).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wimborne Crescent | 138 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Parsons Crescent | 57 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Bretby Chase | 31 |
| On or near Nettlecombe | 31 |
| On or near Exebridge | 28 |
| On or near Radworthy | 25 |
| On or near Oxhouse Court | 21 |
| On or near Greylag Gardens | 19 |
Of the 903 crimes in Shenley Brook End with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 355 | 39.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 253 | 28.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 121 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 51 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Shenley Brook End has an estimated population of 13,607 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (9.6%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (12%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shenley Brook End average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shenley Brook End | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 68.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shenley Brook End a safe place to live?
Shenley Brook End recorded 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,941st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shenley Brook End?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 414 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Shenley Brook End going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shenley Brook End was down 7% on the year before: 1,051 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,130 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shenley Brook End?
About 13,607 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shenley Brook End?
Shenley Brook End 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.