Crime in Newport Pagnell: statistics, rates and trends
966 crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport Pagnell at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport Pagnell
- Types of crime in Newport Pagnell
- Newport Pagnell compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newport Pagnell
- Streets with the most crime in Newport Pagnell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport Pagnell
- Demographics of Newport Pagnell
- Questions about crime in Newport Pagnell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (172) and public order (79) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 921st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 966 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,566 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport Pagnell peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,004 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (756). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 966 | 62.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 901 | 57.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 756 | 48.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 832 | 53.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 886 | 56.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 857 | 55.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 986 | 63.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 998 | 64.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,004 | 64.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 126 |
| June 2026 | 105 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 102 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 60 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (61% below) and shoplifting (54% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 106 to 172 and burglary rose from 35 to 54, while shoplifting fell from 96 to 60.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 22.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 172 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +62% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Other theft | 65 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 3.9 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Burglary | 54 | 3.5 | 3.6 | +54% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newport Pagnell; the highest is Milton Keynes (109.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wootton (Bedford) (36.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 21,460 | 109.2 | +76% |
| Olney | 342 | 43.6 | -30% |
| Cranfield | 372 | 42.6 | -31% |
| Bletchley | 3,995 | 90.0 | +45% |
| Marston Moretaine | 300 | 53.2 | -14% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 305 | 36.5 | -41% |
| Kempston | 2,008 | 94.2 | +52% |
| Ampthill | 370 | 39.9 | -36% |
Of the 2 areas within Newport Pagnell, Newport Pagnell South had the highest crime rate (79.3 per 1,000) and Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope the lowest (53.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pagnell South | Neighbourhood | 11,072 | 878 | 79.3 |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | Neighbourhood | 12,322 | 657 | 53.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Newport Pagnell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Chartwell Road | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Cypress | 21 |
| On or near Coopers Court | 20 |
| On or near Annesley Road | 19 |
| On or near Barnsbury Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Church View | 18 |
| On or near Whitethorns | 18 |
Of the 794 crimes in Newport Pagnell with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 172 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 259 | 32.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 112 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Newport Pagnell has an estimated population of 15,566 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport Pagnell average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport Pagnell a safe place to live?
Newport Pagnell recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 921st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport Pagnell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (172).
Is crime in Newport Pagnell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport Pagnell was up 7% on the year before: 966 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 901 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport Pagnell?
About 15,566 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport Pagnell?
Newport Pagnell 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.