Total Crime Rate
152.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
84.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sandy Close area has the 17th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton , and the 122nd highest crime rate of 852 local areas in Milton Keynes .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sandy Close (MK14 5EE) in the last 12 months was 152.1 per 1,000 residents and was 80.9% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 22 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 26 (≈ 84.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Close (MK14 5EE), the main crime hotspot is near Church Lees. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Milton Keynes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lees | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryeland Croft | — |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Kents Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Church Lees | Under investigation |
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