Olney Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Olney’s crime rate for October 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly lower than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000—a gap of 42.9%. This places the built-up area within Milton Keynes among the safer regions in the country. Violence and sexual offences accounted for half of all crimes, a proportion that may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use neighbourhood with a balance of residential and commercial activity. Shoplifting, the second most common crime, surged to 7 incidents (21.9% of total), well above the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000). This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities could have created conditions conducive to retail theft. Other theft also rose sharply, though the category’s rate (0.6 per 1,000) remained modest compared to the UK average. Conversely, property crimes like burglary and criminal damage fell, with burglary plummeting by 85.7% to just one incident. These declines suggest that targeted interventions or natural seasonal lulls may have played a role. The overall picture illustrates a community where crime is concentrated in specific categories, with violent crime dominating but remaining at a manageable level. The UK comparison further reinforces Olney’s status as a low-crime area, though the sharp rise in shoplifting highlights the need for vigilance in retail spaces during the autumn months.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+250%) and other theft (+300%) compared to September, with shoplifting alone reaching 7 incidents—59% above the UK average for that category. This spike may partly explain the 3.1% overall rate increase, though violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 50% of all incidents. Meanwhile, burglary dropped by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 incident, a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category (0.3 per 1,000). Public order offences also rose by 100%, though they remained 43% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern is the surge in shoplifting, which now constitutes 21.9% of total crimes in Olney. This shift suggests a possible seasonal influence, as Halloween and darker evenings may have contributed to increased retail-related incidents. The contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent crimes also highlights a nuanced shift in the area’s crime mix.

Olney's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents from 4.2 per 1,000 in September, marking a 3.1% increase. This shift, though modest, reflects localized fluctuations that may align with seasonal rhythms. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 229 residents—an indicator that residents face a markedly lower risk than the UK average. This population-scaled perspective highlights Olney’s position as a safer built-up area within Milton Keynes, where crime remains concentrated in specific categories rather than widespread. The contrast with the UK average further reinforces this, as the overall rate remains 42.9% below the national figure. These figures, while small in absolute terms, provide a clear snapshot of the area’s crime profile and its alignment with broader regional trends.