Newport Pagnell Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Newport Pagnell recorded 79 crimes across a population of 15,731, translating to a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. The top crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents (29 cases), followed by vehicle crime (11.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10.1%). The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic term and the transition to shorter evenings—likely influenced patterns. For instance, the 23.7% drop in violence and sexual offences from the previous month may partly reflect increased community activity or police presence during the term. However, sharp increases in burglary (600%) and vehicle crime (350%) suggest other factors at play, possibly linked to local infrastructure or seasonal mobility. The area’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) remains lower than the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), but vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) exceeds the national rate (0.5 per 1,000) by 33%. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 57% below the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, reflecting the area’s suburban character and community engagement efforts. These patterns align with Newport Pagnell’s role as a built-up area within Milton Keynes, where a mix of residential and commercial spaces may contribute to distinct crime dynamics compared to larger urban centres.

September saw a dramatic 600% increase in burglary, rising from 1 to 7 incidents, while vehicle crime surged by 350% (2 to 9). These spikes contrast with a 23.7% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 38 to 29. The area’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average for this category, but vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) is 33% above the national rate. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 57% compared to the UK average, though drugs-related offences rose 25% above the UK rate. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased home occupancy during the school term.

Newport Pagnell’s crime rate in September 2024 rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 25.5% increase from the previous month’s 4.0. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily, or one crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month. While the area remains significantly safer than the UK average—35.1% below the national rate—this month’s data highlights shifts in crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the rise, the local rate is still lower than the UK average. For context, a resident in Newport Pagnell faced a 1-in-199 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime this month, compared to the UK’s higher risk profile. The daily crime count, while modest, underscores the need for ongoing local monitoring, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and burglary, which saw sharp increases.