Olney Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Olney’s crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that remains 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s status as a built-up part of Milton Keynes, where urban planning and community engagement may contribute to a safer environment. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.4% of the total, followed by vehicle crime (17.4%) and burglary (13.0%). These figures suggest a mix of personal safety concerns and property-related incidents, though the overall profile remains far below national averages. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates, though this is not reflected in the data for shoplifting, which saw a 100% increase. The area’s crime profile is shaped by its urban character, with vehicle crime and burglary potentially influenced by local infrastructure and demographics. However, the absence of significant spikes in other categories, such as anti-social behaviour or theft from the person, indicates that Olney’s crime profile remains stable and largely predictable, with fluctuations that may be tied to transient factors rather than systemic issues.

January 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting, vehicle crime, and 'other crime' all doubling from zero to two, four, and three incidents respectively. This 100% increase in these categories marks the most significant month-on-month change. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.4% of total crimes, remained 60% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, however, was 46% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as parking density or traffic patterns. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 33.3% compared to December, saw a reduction from three to two incidents, a change that could be linked to seasonal shifts or community initiatives. These findings illustrate how crime trends in Olney, while generally low, can fluctuate sharply in response to unquantifiable variables.

Olney's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 43.4% increase from 2.2 per 1,000 in December 2024. This monthly aggregate translates to one reported crime for every 318 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in the area. On a daily basis, the 23 total crimes reported over 31 days equate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, Olney’s rate remains 56.3% below the national benchmark, underscoring its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Milton Keynes. The population context further reinforces this, as the 7,318 residents of Olney experience crime at a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s unique characteristics and potential community-driven factors that contribute to its safety.