Crime in Newport Pagnell: statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newport Pagnell
- Questions about crime in Newport Pagnell
- About this data
950 crimes were recorded in Newport Pagnell in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 347 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newport Pagnell has the 942nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 950 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.0 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 15,566 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport Pagnell was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,012 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (760). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 950 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 899 | 57.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 760 | 48.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 835 | 53.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 879 | 56.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 872 | 56.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 981 | 63.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,012 | 65.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,008 | 64.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport Pagnell 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 burglary (+56%) and anti-social behaviour (+54%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-30%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 347 | 22.3 | 0.65 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 160 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +54% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.1 | 0.76 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 4.3 | 0.63 | +2% |
| Other theft | 66 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +38% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 4.1 | 0.50 | -30% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 3.5 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Burglary | 53 | 3.4 | 0.96 | +56% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.4 | 0.67 | +47% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.2 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +40% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.29 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport Pagnell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport Pagnell recorded 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport Pagnell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport Pagnell recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport Pagnell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport Pagnell recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport Pagnell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport Pagnell recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport Pagnell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport Pagnell recorded 66 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 38% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport Pagnell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport Pagnell recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport Pagnell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport Pagnell recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport Pagnell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport Pagnell recorded 53 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 up 56% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport Pagnell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport Pagnell recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport Pagnell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport Pagnell recorded 19 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 12% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport Pagnell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport Pagnell recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport Pagnell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport Pagnell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newport Pagnell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newport Pagnell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport Pagnell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport Pagnell recorded 2 reports 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newport Pagnell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport Pagnell.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes | 21,559 | 109.7 | +80% |
| Olney | 318 | 40.5 | -34% |
| Cranfield | 359 | 41.1 | -33% |
| Bletchley | 4,009 | 90.3 | +48% |
| Marston Moretaine | 295 | 52.3 | -14% |
| Wootton (Bedford) | 290 | 34.7 | -43% |
| Kempston | 1,993 | 93.5 | +53% |
| Ampthill | 346 | 37.3 | -39% |
2 areas within Newport Pagnell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newport Pagnell South had the highest rate (79.5 per 1,000) and Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope the lowest (52.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Pagnell South | Neighbourhood | 11,072 | 880 | 79.5 |
| Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope | Neighbourhood | 12,322 | 644 | 52.3 |
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 Newport Pagnell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 76 |
| On or near Chartwell Road | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 40 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Annesley Road | 20 |
| On or near Cypress | 20 |
| On or near The Canons | 19 |
| On or near Church View | 18 |
| On or near Coopers Court | 18 |
| On or near Whitethorns | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport Pagnell 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 | 284 | 29.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 249 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 160 | 16.8% |
| Under investigation | 127 | 13.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 2.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.1% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 5 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.4% |
Newport Pagnell has an estimated population of 15,566. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport Pagnell sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport Pagnell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 7.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Newport Pagnell a safe place to live?
Newport Pagnell recorded 61.0 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 Newport Pagnell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 347 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (160).
Is crime in Newport Pagnell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport Pagnell was up 6% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 899 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport Pagnell?
Newport Pagnell 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 Newport Pagnell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.