Crime in Tattenhoe: statistics, rates and trends
638 crimes were recorded in Tattenhoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Tattenhoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Tattenhoe
- Types of crime in Tattenhoe
- Tattenhoe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Tattenhoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tattenhoe
- Demographics of Tattenhoe
- Questions about crime in Tattenhoe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (298), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (53) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,048th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tattenhoe | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 638 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,863 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Tattenhoe of any year here (638 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 638 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 613 | 47.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 568 | 44.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 527 | 41.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 505 | 39.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 555 | 43.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 462 | 35.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 444 | 34.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 506 | 39.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 60 |
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 40 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 45 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (68% below) and public order (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 42 to 53, while vehicle crime fell from 38 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 82 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 298 | 23.2 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 4.9 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 53 | 4.1 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.0 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 29 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -6% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Tattenhoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | +56% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | +30% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | +61% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | +89% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,965 | 159.9 | +222% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +550% |
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | +87% |
| Bletchley East | 2,419 | 116.5 | +135% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Tattenhoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Sports/Recreation Area” (43).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Hepburn Crescent | 31 |
| On or near Blyton Lane | 30 |
| On or near Hayton Way | 29 |
| On or near Egremont Chase | 19 |
| On or near Murphy Road | 15 |
| On or near Temple Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Kelsey Close | 14 |
| On or near Babylon Grove | 13 |
| On or near Tattenhoe Street | 13 |
Of the 575 crimes in Tattenhoe with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 144 | 25.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Tattenhoe has an estimated population of 12,863 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (5.2%, against 18.9%), fewer retired residents (7.1%, against 21.6%) and fewer households without a car (8.4%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tattenhoe average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tattenhoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 74.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 7.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tattenhoe a safe place to live?
Tattenhoe recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,048th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tattenhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 298 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Tattenhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenhoe was up 4% on the year before: 638 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 613 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tattenhoe?
About 12,863 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 5.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tattenhoe?
Tattenhoe 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.