Crime in Wolverton: statistics, rates and trends
1,865 crimes were recorded in Wolverton in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Wolverton
- Questions about crime in Wolverton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (754), anti-social behaviour (268) and vehicle crime (163) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,020th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Wolverton | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,865 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.6 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 17,023 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wolverton peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,020 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2020 (1,673). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,865 | 109.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,856 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,893 | 111.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,846 | 108.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,020 | 118.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,863 | 109.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,673 | 98.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,789 | 105.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,723 | 101.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 145 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Wolverton recorded notably more vehicle crime (93% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (38% above the national rate) and public order (38% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (58% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 118 to 163 and anti-social behaviour rose from 216 to 268, while drugs fell from 62 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 754 | 44.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 268 | 15.7 | 15.4 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 9.6 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 159 | 9.3 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Public order | 156 | 9.2 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Other theft | 121 | 7.1 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.6 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 61 | 3.6 | 8.5 | +7% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -23% |
| Other crime | 40 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Robbery | 13 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wolverton; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope (53.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wolverton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell | 1,233 | 92.6 | -15% |
| Stony Stratford | 1,091 | 61.3 | -44% |
| Stantonbury | 1,399 | 86.9 | -21% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | -27% |
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +194% |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | 657 | 53.3 | -51% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | +6% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Wolverton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Buckingham Street” (127).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Buckingham Street | 127 |
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Church Street | 66 |
| On or near Parking Area | 66 |
| On or near Tillman Close | 65 |
| On or near Franklins Croft | 53 |
| On or near Drovers Croft | 44 |
| On or near Lonsdale | 41 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 34 |
| On or near Cotman Close | 32 |
Of the 1,597 crimes in Wolverton with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 268 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 574 | 35.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 518 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 214 | 13.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 43 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 15 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 2 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Wolverton has an estimated population of 17,023 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has a younger population (12%, against 19%), fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%) and more children (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wolverton average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Wolverton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 11.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Wolverton a safe place to live?
Wolverton recorded 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,020th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Wolverton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 754 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (268).
Is crime in Wolverton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wolverton was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,865 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,856 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wolverton?
About 17,023 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wolverton?
Wolverton 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.