Bletchley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bletchley's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 places it 4.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer performance relative to the national picture. This built-up area within Milton Keynes, characterised by a mix of suburban and urban features, sees violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, accounting for 50.5% of all reported crimes. Public order offences follow closely at 8.3%, likely influenced by the area's community dynamics and local events. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, with fewer opportunities for outdoor-based offences but persistent issues in indoor or community-focused categories. The rate of violent crimes, at 3.1 per 1,000, is higher than the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, suggesting a unique local challenge in this category. Conversely, property-related crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, possibly due to targeted policing efforts or the area's infrastructure. These patterns align with Bletchley's role as a commuter-oriented suburb within Milton Keynes, where community engagement and local policing initiatives may mitigate certain crime types while leaving others, such as violence, requiring further attention.

February 2026 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other crime and robbery both increasing sharply. Other crime rose by 500% (from 1 to 6 cases), and robbery doubled (from 2 to 4 cases), suggesting potential underreporting or emerging local issues. These increases contrast sharply with declines in other areas: vehicle crime fell by 59.3% (from 27 to 11 cases), possibly linked to seasonal factors or improved vehicle security measures. Drug-related offences also dropped by 60%, from 15 to 6 cases, though this may reflect temporary enforcement actions rather than long-term trends. Public order offences rose by 53.3% (from 15 to 23 cases), a significant shift that could indicate increased community activity or targeted enforcement in specific locations. Violence and sexual offences, which dominate the crime profile at 50.5%, remain 34% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both fall well below national averages, with shoplifting at 31% below the UK rate. These variations underscore the need for tailored strategies to address rising concerns while maintaining successful interventions in other areas.

Bletchley's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 in February 2026 marks a 5.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.5 per 1,000, illustrating a modest but measurable downward trend. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 10 crimes reported per day, a figure that contextualises the daily reality for residents. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime within this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Bletchley's performance remains consistently better, though the gap narrows slightly from previous months. The population context—45,299 residents—means that even relatively small changes in crime rates can have meaningful impacts on local communities. For instance, the 4.7% difference from the UK average, while seemingly modest, equates to approximately 130 fewer crimes annually compared to a similar-sized area in the UK. This highlights the importance of local policing strategies and community engagement in maintaining Bletchley's relatively safer environment. However, the persistent above-average rates in violent crimes and public order offences suggest that targeted interventions may be required to address these specific challenges.