Newport Pagnell Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Newport Pagnell’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3. The area’s crime profile remains shaped by its position within Milton Keynes, where urban planning and community engagement efforts have historically tempered crime levels. Violent crimes, which accounted for 51.6% of all incidents, dominated the monthly tally, with 33 cases reported. This category. from October, still lags 18% behind the UK average. Shoplifting (10.9%) and anti-social behaviour (9.4%) were the next most common offences, both significantly below national rates. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: November’s shorter evenings and the Black Friday shopping period may have contributed to the rise in violent and property crimes, while the absence of summer tourism and reduced foot traffic in retail areas could explain the lower-than-UK-average shoplifting rates. The area’s low burglary and drug-related crime figures—67% and 26% below the UK average, respectively—suggest a stable environment. increase in overall crime compared to October indicates a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends. Local efforts to foster community cohesion and enforce visible policing may have played a role in maintaining these lower rates, though the recent uptick in violence underscores the importance of targeted interventions during high-risk periods.

Violence and sexual offences saw a sharp 57.1% increase, rising from 21 to 33 incidents. This surge, while notable, still places the category 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Shoplifting also jumped by 100%, with seven incidents reported—37% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This spike may be linked to Black Friday shopping, though the area’s retail footprint is smaller than in larger urban centres. Conversely, burglary dropped 75% to one incident, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This decline could reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors, as November’s shorter days may deter opportunistic burglaries. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, a trend consistent with the area’s generally quiet public spaces and community-focused policing initiatives.

Newport Pagnell’s crime rate in November 2025 rose 18.7% from 3.4 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents compared to October. This increase, though significant, still leaves the area 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3. Daily crime figures show roughly two incidents per day over the month, a pace that, while steady, remains markedly lower than the UK’s typical daily rate. On a monthly scale, 1 in every 246 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 15,731, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents. This contrasts with broader UK trends, where higher population density and urbanisation often correlate with more frequent crime reporting. The shift from October to November also reflects seasonal patterns: darker evenings and the onset of the festive shopping period may have contributed to the uptick, though the area’s overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks.