Crime in Tattenhoe: statistics, rates and trends
631 crimes were recorded in Tattenhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Tattenhoe
- Questions about crime in Tattenhoe
- About this data
631 crimes were recorded in Tattenhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 299 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Tattenhoe has the 3,063rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tattenhoe | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 631 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.1 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,863 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tattenhoe was highest in the year to July 2026 (631 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (439). Over the whole period it rose 29%, 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 | 631 | 49.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 603 | 46.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 575 | 44.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 524 | 40.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 492 | 38.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 557 | 43.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 478 | 37.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 439 | 34.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 491 | 38.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 53 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tattenhoe 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 criminal damage and arson (+16%) and other theft (+12%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-47%) and burglary (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 299 | 23.2 | 0.68 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.1 | 0.33 | -19% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 3.9 | 0.57 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.0 | 0.36 | +245% |
| Public order | 27 | 2.1 | 0.32 | -10% |
| Burglary | 24 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 1.8 | 0.36 | -47% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.5 | 0.70 | +138% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.2 | 0.38 | +45% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +125% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.32 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -75% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.05 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tattenhoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tattenhoe recorded 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 47.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tattenhoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tattenhoe recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tattenhoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tattenhoe recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tattenhoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tattenhoe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tattenhoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tattenhoe recorded 38 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 245% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tattenhoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tattenhoe recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tattenhoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tattenhoe recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tattenhoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tattenhoe recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tattenhoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tattenhoe recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tattenhoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tattenhoe recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tattenhoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tattenhoe recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tattenhoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tattenhoe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.
Bicycle theft in Tattenhoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Tattenhoe 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 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tattenhoe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tattenhoe 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Tattenhoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tattenhoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tattenhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | +59% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | +35% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | +58% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,393 | 94.4 | +92% |
| Woughton & Fishermead | 2,998 | 161.7 | +230% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +554% |
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | +90% |
| Bletchley East | 2,414 | 116.2 | +137% |
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 Tattenhoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 42 |
| On or near Hayton Way | 33 |
| On or near Blyton Lane | 28 |
| On or near Hepburn Crescent | 26 |
| On or near Egremont Chase | 23 |
| On or near Temple Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Murphy Road | 14 |
| On or near Kelsey Close | 14 |
| On or near Tattenhoe Street | 14 |
| On or near Oberon Way | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tattenhoe 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 | 237 | 37.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 21 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Tattenhoe has an estimated population of 12,863. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tattenhoe sits in decile 7.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tattenhoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 25.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 5.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 11.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 |
Is Tattenhoe a safe place to live?
Tattenhoe recorded 49.1 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 Tattenhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 299 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Tattenhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tattenhoe was up 5% on the year before: 631 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 603 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tattenhoe?
Tattenhoe 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 Tattenhoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.