Crime in Wolverton: statistics, rates and trends
1,902 crimes were recorded in Wolverton in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wolverton at a glance
- Crime trends in Wolverton
- Types of crime in Wolverton
- Wolverton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wolverton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wolverton
- Population and deprivation in Wolverton
- Questions about crime in Wolverton
- About this data
1,902 crimes were recorded in Wolverton in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher 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 772 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wolverton has the 971st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wolverton | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,902 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,023 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wolverton was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,990 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (1,686). Over the whole period it rose 11%, 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 | 1,902 | 111.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,820 | 106.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,904 | 111.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,894 | 111.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,990 | 116.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,839 | 108.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,686 | 99.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,779 | 104.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,714 | 100.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 192 |
| June 2026 | 185 |
| May 2026 | 190 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 183 |
| February 2026 | 108 |
| January 2026 | 129 |
| December 2025 | 139 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 144 |
| September 2025 | 155 |
| August 2025 | 182 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wolverton 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 violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+34%) and vehicle crime (+34%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-59%) and robbery (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 772 | 45.4 | 1.32 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 277 | 16.3 | 1.06 | +34% |
| Public order | 165 | 9.7 | 1.46 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 163 | 9.6 | 1.41 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 158 | 9.3 | 1.88 | +34% |
| Other theft | 119 | 7.0 | 1.09 | -16% |
| Burglary | 58 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -7% |
| Drugs | 51 | 3.0 | 0.92 | -14% |
| Other crime | 39 | 2.3 | 1.08 | -11% |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.9 | 0.70 | -43% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.6 | 0.79 | +175% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.5 | 0.54 | -59% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +14% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wolverton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wolverton recorded 772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 40.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wolverton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wolverton recorded 277 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wolverton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wolverton recorded 165 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wolverton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wolverton recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wolverton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wolverton recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wolverton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wolverton recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wolverton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wolverton recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wolverton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wolverton recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wolverton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wolverton recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wolverton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wolverton recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wolverton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wolverton recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wolverton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wolverton recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wolverton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wolverton recorded 9 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 59% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wolverton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wolverton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wolverton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wolverton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolverton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | 1,243 | 93.4 | -16% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,099 | 61.7 | -45% |
| Stantonbury | 1,416 | 87.9 | -21% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -31% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +187% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 644 | 52.3 | -53% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | +4% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -30% |
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 Wolverton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckingham Street | 128 |
| On or near Supermarket | 91 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Church Street | 67 |
| On or near Tillman Close | 61 |
| On or near Franklins Croft | 53 |
| On or near Drovers Croft | 44 |
| On or near Lonsdale | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near St Georges Way | 36 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wolverton 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 | 602 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 500 | 26.3% |
| Not recorded | 277 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 240 | 12.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 63 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 43 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.9% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 14 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
Wolverton has an estimated population of 17,023. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wolverton sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wolverton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.4% |
Is Wolverton a safe place to live?
Wolverton recorded 111.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Wolverton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 772 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (277).
Is crime in Wolverton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolverton was up 5% on the year before: 1,902 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,820 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wolverton?
Wolverton 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 Wolverton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.