Milton Keynes Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Milton Keynes recorded a crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, placing the area 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while higher than the national benchmark, reflects the combination of factors inherent to a planned city with a diverse population and mixed land use. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.9% of all incidents and significantly outpacing the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Shoplifting followed at 10.4% of total crimes, with a rate 45% above the UK average, likely driven by the presence of major retail hubs and shopping centres. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK rate, remains a notable category at 10.0% of total crimes. Seasonal context suggests that the start of summer and longer daylight hours may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic in commercial areas potentially contributing to the rise in property-related offences. However, the area's relatively low levels of burglary (3.9% of total crimes) and theft from the person (1.4%) indicate that targeted crime remains less prevalent compared to other regions. The balance between violent and property crimes appears stable, though the data hints at a growing emphasis on personal safety as the summer season progresses.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 71.8% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 39 to 67. This jump, coupled with a 58.3% rise in theft from the person, signals a shift in focus towards personal property crimes. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 30.9% (81 to 106), reflecting heightened activity in residential areas. These increases contrast with declines in possession of weapons (-22.7%) and criminal damage and arson (-15.5%), though the latter's reduction may be temporary. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category at 38.9% of total crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Residents may find the 45% rise in shoplifting (286 cases) particularly concerning, as this category alone outpaced the UK rate by nearly threefold. The data also reveals a 122% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average, underscoring a unique local challenge.

Milton Keynes' crime rate in June 2024 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.6% increase from May's 8.5 per 1,000. This places the area 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show 92 crimes reported each day in June, highlighting a consistent presence of criminal activity across the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 305,884. While this monthly exposure rate remains stable, the shift in crime types from May to June suggests evolving patterns, with property crimes and violent offences dominating the breakdown. The local context—Milton Keynes' status as a planned city with a mix of urban and suburban areas—may contribute to the balance between property-related and personal crimes, though the exact drivers require further analysis.