Crime in Stantonbury: statistics, rates and trends
1,416 crimes were recorded in Stantonbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stantonbury at a glance
- Crime trends in Stantonbury
- Types of crime in Stantonbury
- Stantonbury compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stantonbury
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stantonbury
- Population and deprivation in Stantonbury
- Questions about crime in Stantonbury
- About this data
1,416 crimes were recorded in Stantonbury in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 581 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stantonbury has the 1,564th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stantonbury | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,416 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.9 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,102 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stantonbury was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,749 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,121). Over the whole period it rose 26%, 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 | 1,416 | 87.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,426 | 88.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,749 | 108.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,728 | 107.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,435 | 89.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,556 | 96.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,430 | 88.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,134 | 70.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,121 | 69.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 120 |
| June 2026 | 134 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 111 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 96 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 133 |
| August 2025 | 125 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stantonbury 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+50%) and vehicle crime (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and other crime (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 581 | 36.1 | 1.05 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 146 | 9.1 | 0.59 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 135 | 8.4 | 1.70 | +45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 119 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +17% |
| Other theft | 108 | 6.7 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Public order | 86 | 5.3 | 0.80 | -16% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 5.2 | 0.62 | -54% |
| Burglary | 57 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +50% |
| Drugs | 32 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +3% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.6 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.1 | 0.83 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.91 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 0.51 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 0.22 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stantonbury
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stantonbury recorded 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stantonbury
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stantonbury recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stantonbury
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stantonbury recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stantonbury
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stantonbury recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stantonbury
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stantonbury recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stantonbury
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stantonbury recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stantonbury
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stantonbury recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stantonbury
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stantonbury recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stantonbury
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stantonbury recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stantonbury
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stantonbury recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stantonbury
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stantonbury recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stantonbury
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stantonbury recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stantonbury
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stantonbury recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stantonbury
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stantonbury recorded 6 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 up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stantonbury, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stantonbury.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stantonbury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | +6% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +265% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +32% |
| Wolverton | 1,902 | 111.7 | +27% |
| Newport Pagnell South | 880 | 79.5 | -10% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 644 | 52.3 | -41% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +84% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -12% |
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 Stantonbury over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 99 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Purbeck | 46 |
| On or near Crispin Road | 43 |
| On or near Kingsfold | 37 |
| On or near Capital Drive | 36 |
| On or near Ormonde | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Harrowden | 26 |
| On or near Stowe Court | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stantonbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 471 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 398 | 28.1% |
| Under investigation | 153 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 146 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 56 | 4.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 35 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 17 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.7% |
Stantonbury has an estimated population of 16,102. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stantonbury sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stantonbury |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
Is Stantonbury a safe place to live?
Stantonbury recorded 87.9 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 Stantonbury?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 581 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (146).
Is crime in Stantonbury going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stantonbury was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,416 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,426 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stantonbury?
Stantonbury 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 Stantonbury. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.