Olney Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Olney, a built-up area within Milton Keynes, the crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 translates to one reported crime for every 293 people in the area over the course of the month. This figure is 59.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 48% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 12%) and shoplifting (3 incidents, 12%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism activity in Milton Keynes. The prevalence of violent crime may be linked to the area’s proximity to Milton Keynes’ town centre, where social interactions and events could contribute to heightened tensions. However, the lower rates of property crime compared to the UK average—particularly in shoplifting and vehicle crime—suggest that local policing strategies or community initiatives may be effective in deterring such offences. The overall crime rate remains well below the national benchmark, reflecting a safer environment for residents despite the seasonal influx of visitors.

July 2024 saw a 29.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 17 to 12 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of local community engagement efforts or increased police presence during summer events. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents rose by 50.0% (from 2 to 3), a trend that could be tied to the increased foot traffic and transient populations associated with July festivals. Vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), likely due to improved security measures at car parks or reduced vehicle presence in residential areas during the school holidays. Violence and sexual offences remain underrepresented compared to the UK average, with rates 44% below the national figure for this category. The area’s shoplifting rate (0.4 per 1,000) is also 41% below the UK average, suggesting that retail-focused crime prevention strategies—such as CCTV coverage or staff training—may be yielding results. For residents, the 3.4 per 1,000 rate means a 0.34% chance of experiencing a crime in any given month, a statistic that contextualises the low-risk environment despite the area’s popularity as a tourist destination.

Compared to June 2024, when the crime rate stood at 4.5 per 1,000, July 2024 saw a 24.2% decline, reflecting a sustained trend of lower crime levels in Olney. This reduction is particularly evident in violent crime, which dropped by nearly a third, while property crime remained relatively stable. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that appears modest when considered against the local population of 7,318 residents. Over the course of the month, this translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 293 residents—a statistic that underscores the area’s relatively low risk profile. When scaled to the population, the 3.4 per 1,000 rate means that a resident has a 0.34% chance of being directly affected by a crime in any given month, a probability that is significantly lower than the UK average. This contrast is most pronounced in violent crime, where the local rate is 44% below the national figure, and in anti-social behaviour, where the rate is 72% below the UK average. These figures suggest that Olney’s built-up character within Milton Keynes—possibly benefiting from infrastructure, policing, or community cohesion—contributes to its consistently lower crime rates compared to other parts of the country.