Crime in Bletchley: statistics, rates and trends
4,009 crimes were recorded in Bletchley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bletchley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bletchley
- Types of crime in Bletchley
- Bletchley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bletchley
- Streets with the most crime in Bletchley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bletchley
- Population and deprivation in Bletchley
- Questions about crime in Bletchley
- About this data
4,009 crimes were recorded in Bletchley in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to 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 1,784 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bletchley has the 478th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bletchley | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,009 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.3 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 44,400 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bletchley was highest in the year to July 2022 (4,293 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (3,302). Over the whole period it rose 21%, 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 | 4,009 | 90.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,816 | 85.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,737 | 84.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,002 | 90.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,293 | 96.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,176 | 94.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,931 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,497 | 78.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,302 | 74.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 424 |
| June 2026 | 396 |
| May 2026 | 406 |
| April 2026 | 305 |
| March 2026 | 330 |
| February 2026 | 277 |
| January 2026 | 292 |
| December 2025 | 279 |
| November 2025 | 311 |
| October 2025 | 313 |
| September 2025 | 304 |
| August 2025 | 372 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bletchley 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 robbery (+32%) and shoplifting (+27%).
The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-33%) and possession of weapons (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,784 | 40.2 | 1.17 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 415 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 349 | 7.9 | 0.95 | +27% |
| Public order | 307 | 6.9 | 1.04 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 286 | 6.4 | 0.95 | -8% |
| Other theft | 259 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 211 | 4.8 | 0.96 | +9% |
| Burglary | 123 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -3% |
| Drugs | 105 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +0% |
| Other crime | 59 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -27% |
| Robbery | 49 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 0.5 | 0.53 | -32% |
| Theft from the person | 21 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.4 | 0.49 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bletchley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bletchley recorded 1,784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 44.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bletchley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bletchley recorded 415 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bletchley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bletchley recorded 349 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bletchley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bletchley recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bletchley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bletchley recorded 286 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bletchley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bletchley recorded 259 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bletchley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bletchley recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bletchley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bletchley recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bletchley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bletchley recorded 105 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bletchley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bletchley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bletchley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bletchley recorded 49 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 32% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bletchley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bletchley recorded 23 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 32% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bletchley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bletchley recorded 21 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 down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bletchley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bletchley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bletchley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bletchley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bletchley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 21,559 | 109.7 | +22% |
| Leighton Buzzard | 2,839 | 63.0 | -30% |
| Newport Pagnell | 950 | 61.0 | -32% |
| Winslow | 342 | 60.8 | -33% |
| Cranfield | 359 | 41.1 | -54% |
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | -42% |
| Buckingham | 846 | 55.8 | -38% |
| Flitwick | 547 | 47.9 | -47% |
3 areas within Bletchley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bletchley East had the highest rate (116.2 per 1,000) and Bletchley West the lowest (66.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley East | Neighbourhood | 20,769 | 2,414 | 116.2 |
| Bletchley Park | Neighbourhood | 14,756 | 1,393 | 94.4 |
| Bletchley West | Neighbourhood | 15,800 | 1,048 | 66.3 |
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 Bletchley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 268 |
| On or near Supermarket | 216 |
| On or near Parking Area | 204 |
| On or near Birnbeck Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Findlay Way | 55 |
| On or near Hinton Court | 53 |
| On or near Marquess Drive | 49 |
| On or near Corfe Crescent | 44 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Fern Grove | 41 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bletchley 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 | 1,388 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,068 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 469 | 11.7% |
| Not recorded | 415 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 186 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 154 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 145 | 3.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 76 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 56 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 26 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 21 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Bletchley has an estimated population of 44,400. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bletchley sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bletchley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 8.1% |
Is Bletchley a safe place to live?
Bletchley recorded 90.3 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 Bletchley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (415).
Is crime in Bletchley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bletchley was up 5% on the year before: 4,009 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,816 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bletchley?
Bletchley 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 Bletchley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.