Olney Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Olney, as a built-up area within Milton Keynes, recorded a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2024, placing it 47.4% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast with national figures reflects the area's character as a relatively low-crime commuter suburb with limited nightlife and fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 69% of all reported incidents, a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 that is 5% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a unique local dynamic, possibly linked to the area's mix of residential and semi-commercial spaces, where interpersonal conflicts may occur more frequently than in strictly industrial or rural settings. Shoplifting, at 13.8% of total crimes, was 13% below the UK average, likely influenced by November's retail events such as Black Friday, which could have drawn targeted policing or increased retail security. Public order offences, at 6.9%, were 41% below the UK average, reflecting the area's quieter community atmosphere compared to more densely populated regions. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to a 17.6% rise in violence and sexual offences, though this increase was offset by significant declines in property crimes like criminal damage and arson, which fell by 75% from October. The low overall crime rate, combined with its position as a commuter suburb within Milton Keynes, suggests that the area's urban planning and demographics create a crime profile distinct from both rural and major metropolitan areas.

November saw a 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from one incident to four, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Theft from the person also doubled, with one reported incident, a sharp rise from none in October. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, dropping from four to one, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. Violence and sexual offences increased by 17.6%, climbing from 17 to 20 cases, placing this category 5% above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast with shoplifting's 13% below the UK average highlights a shift in crime mix, with violent offences dominating at 69% of total crimes. The rise in violence may partly explain the area's 47.4% gap below the UK average, as violent crime rates in Olney are 2.7 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 2.6. Residents should note the sharp rise in shoplifting, which could inform local retail security measures.

Olney's crime rate for November 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1. This reduction places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap of 47.4%. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 30-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 252 residents. When scaled to the local population of 7,318, this suggests that a resident has a 1-in-252 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime during the month. This level of exposure is lower than the UK average, which would equate to a 1-in-130 chance for the same period. The population-scaled perspective highlights Olney's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly when considering the area's role as a built-up part of Milton Keynes, which typically experiences lower crime rates than larger urban centres. The monthly aggregate also underscores the impact of targeted policing or community initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data.