Olney Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Olney's crime rate in November 2023 was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 50.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's relative safety, a trend consistent with Milton Keynes' broader pattern of lower crime rates compared to other UK regions. The breakdown of crimes reveals a clear dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 59.3% of all incidents, with 16 cases reported. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, though they still fall 15% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other thefts contributed 14.8% of the total, with four incidents recorded, while public order offences—though fewer in number—exceeded the UK average by 13%. The seasonal context of November, marked by shorter evenings and events such as Bonfire Night, may have influenced these patterns. The low level of anti-social behaviour, at just 0.1 per 1,000, reflects a 90% deficit compared to the UK average, suggesting a community environment with relatively few incidents of disruptive conduct. This data aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger urban region, where infrastructure and planning may contribute to lower crime rates. The dominance of violent offences, however, raises questions about local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal transitions or temporary increases in foot traffic due to nearby attractions. The overall picture illustrates a balance between the area's inherent safety and the influence of external factors, such as the time of year, on crime patterns.

November 2023 saw a 6.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 15 to 16 incidents. This category remains significantly below the UK average, with a 15% deficit at 2.2 per 1,000 residents. Other thefts also rose by 33.3%, increasing from 3 to 4 cases, though still 3% below the UK average. Conversely, anti-social behaviour plummeted by 75.0%, dropping from 4 to 1 incident—a stark contrast to the national trend. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on violent incidents relative to property crimes, with violent offences comprising 59.3% of all reported crimes. Public order offences exceeded the UK average by 13%, reaching 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.5 per 1,000. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping season, which could have influenced both violent and public order incidents.

Olney's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in Milton Keynes' built-up areas, where seasonal shifts often influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area reported approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. When scaled to the population of 7,318, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 271 residents, underscoring the relatively sparse distribution of crime in this area. This statistic contrasts sharply with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting Olney's position as a safer locality. The population context further reinforces this, as the area's small size and low density likely contribute to the limited number of incidents reported. These metrics provide a clear snapshot of how local conditions shape crime experiences, even within a larger urban framework.