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 it 9.8% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents, followed by shoplifting (10.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10.0%). This pattern reflects the area's character as a planned urban district with a blend of residential, commercial, and educational hubs. The prominence of violent crime may partly explain the 27% gap above the UK average for this category, consistent with Milton Keynes' status as a major regional centre attracting diverse populations. Shoplifting rates—0.9 per 1,000—were 45% above the UK average, likely driven by the presence of large retail parks and supermarkets in the area. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell 36% below the UK average, possibly due to the town's emphasis on community policing and the relatively low density of alcohol-serving venues compared to other urban centres. Seasonal factors may have influenced the mix: with June marking the start of the summer season, the extended daylight hours and increased outdoor activity could contribute to both higher visibility of crimes and the potential for more opportunities for theft and disorder.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 71.8% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 39 to 67. This surge aligns with the start of summer and the area's reputation as a cycling-friendly town, where over 100km of segregated cycle paths attract commuters and recreational riders. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 58.3%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in retail zones during the early summer shopping season. Burglary also climbed by 30.9%, though this remains below the UK average for the category. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 22.7%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 15.5%, possibly reflecting the seasonal lull in alcohol-fuelled disorder typical of early summer. The rate of violence and sexual offences—3.5 per 1,000—remains 27% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities managing Milton Keynes' diverse population.

Milton Keynes' crime rate in June 2024 rose to 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.6% increase from the previous month's 8.5 per 1,000. This marks the highest monthly rate since March 2024, though it remains below the peak of 9.5 per 1,000 recorded in May 2023. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 92 crimes per day in June, reflecting the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 111 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity relative to the population of 305,884. While this rate is consistent with the area's historical pattern of moderate to high crime levels, the 9.8% gap above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000 suggests local factors—such as Milton Keynes' mixed-use urban design and commuter traffic—may contribute to higher exposure compared to other regions.