Olney Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,318 residents, 24 crimes were recorded in Olney during August 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 people. This rate is 59.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting Olney's relative safety compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.7% of all reported incidents—1.4 per 1,000 residents, 47% below the UK average for this category. Other theft followed closely at 16.7% of total crimes, while criminal damage and arson made up 12.5% of reports. August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced crime patterns through increased tourism or temporary absences from homes. The area’s lower-than-average violent crime rates could reflect community characteristics such as strong local policing presence or demographic factors. Property crimes, while lower overall, showed a notable shift in August, with shoplifting and other crime categories rising sharply. This suggests potential seasonal dynamics at play, linked to summer events or transient populations. The data underscores Olney’s position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Milton Keynes, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific contributing factors.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and other crime categories both rising by 100% compared to July, marking the first recorded instances of these offences in the month. Other theft increased by 33.3%, likely reflecting seasonal activity or specific local factors. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both decreased by 40% and 25% respectively, indicating a possible reduction in disruptive incidents during the month. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents was 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or community resilience. The breakdown also reveals that Olney’s rates for public order offences (50% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (72% below UK average) are significantly lower than national figures, pointing to a community profile that may prioritise public safety or have strong social cohesion. These findings, while preliminary, offer insights into how local dynamics interact with broader national trends, though further data would be needed to confirm causal links.

August 2023’s crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 4.1% decrease from July’s rate of 3.4, reflecting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with its consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 305 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Olney is considerably less than in many other parts of the country. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s safety, with the 24 reported crimes representing less than 0.3% of the local population. These figures reinforce Olney’s status as a low-crime built-up area within Milton Keynes, though they also invite questions about whether such low rates are sustained across different seasons or demographic groups. The comparison to previous months and national averages underscores the importance of maintaining current policing strategies while remaining vigilant to potential shifts in crime patterns.