Newport Pagnell Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newport Pagnell's December 2025 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents places it 48.6% below the UK average of 7.0, underscoring its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Milton Keynes. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 27 incidents (48.2% of total crimes).7 per 1,000—34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, with both categories remaining significantly lower than national benchmarks. This pattern is consistent with the area's character as a commuter-oriented suburb, where the density of residential properties and limited nightlife may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. The seasonal context of December, marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and empty homes over the holidays, likely influenced crime patterns. For instance, the sharp 71.4% decline in shoplifting could be attributed to reduced retail activity during the holiday period. Conversely, the slight increase in possession of weapons—a category 43% above the UK average—suggests a need for local monitoring of specific incidents. These figures illustrate how seasonal factors and local demographics interact to shape crime profiles, even within areas that generally align with national trends.

December 2025 saw a sharp 71.4% decrease in shoplifting, with reported cases falling from 7 to 2. This drop may reflect reduced retail activity during the Christmas period. Conversely, possession of weapons rose by 100% compared to November, with one incident reported in December—a figure 43% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts with broader trends, as most categories showed declines or remained well below national averages. Violent crimes, the most common category, stood at 27 incidents (1.7 per 1,000), 34% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remained significantly lower than national levels, with the latter at 0.4 per 1,000, 9% below the UK average. These figures suggest that while localised spikes in specific categories exist, the area's overall crime profile remains distinct from the national picture, particularly in violent and property-related offences.

Newport Pagnell's December 2025 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in built-up areas, where reduced foot traffic during holiday periods may lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to the UK average. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for every 281 residents, a statistic that contextualises the safety of the area relative to its population size. This monthly aggregate highlights that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime, though the slight increase in possession of weapons—a category 43% above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted local monitoring. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Newport Pagnell remains significantly safer than the national average, even as specific categories show minor deviations.