Milton Keynes Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 305,884 residents, Milton Keynes recorded 2,421 crimes in January 2025, equating to a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents—11.3% above the UK average of 7.1. This rate underscores the area’s position as a major urban centre with a mixed crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all incidents (969 cases), followed by shoplifting (13.1%, 316 cases) and anti-social behaviour (7.9%, 192 cases). The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.2 per 1,000, are 27% above the UK average, likely linked to Milton Keynes’ dense population and transport networks. Shoplifting’s sharp rise could be tied to the town’s retail presence. Anti-social behaviour, conversely, was 39% below the UK average, reflecting local community policing efforts or demographic factors. The balance between violent and property crimes (40% vs 30%) suggests a combination of urban dynamics, with no single factor dominating the crime profile.

January 2025 saw a 24.9% increase in shoplifting, with 316 incidents reported—61% above the UK average. This rise may partly explain the overall crime rate’s 11.3% gap above the national average. Bicycle theft also surged by 31.6%, reaching 25 cases, a 100% increase over the UK average. Meanwhile, theft from the person fell sharply by 40.7%, from 27 to 16 cases, marking a notable decrease. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast between violent crimes (40% of total) and property crimes (30%), with violence and sexual offences at 3.2 per 1,000 residents—27% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 39% below the UK average, possibly reflecting effective local policing or community initiatives. These shifts suggest a combination of factors, from seasonal trends to targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

Milton Keynes recorded 2,421 crimes in January 2025, translating to 78 crimes per day on average. This rate marks a 4.1% increase from December 2024’s 7.6 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 126 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the population. When scaled to daily figures, the 78 crimes per day highlight the persistent nature of criminal activity, though this does not necessarily indicate a surge in severity. The local population of 305,884 means that the crime rate is distributed across a broad base, but the 11.3% gap above the UK average suggests specific local factors may be at play. These could include the area’s mixed urban-suburban character, with retail hubs and transport networks contributing to certain crime types. However, direct causation, and further analysis would be needed to pinpoint exact drivers.