Total Crime Rate
51.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ranelagh Gardens area has the 30th highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope , and the 371st lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ranelagh Gardens (MK16 0JP) in the last 12 months was 51.6 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% lower than the Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope average (67.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ranelagh Gardens (MK16 0JP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Elthorne Way, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Petersham Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Friary Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sports/Recreation Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersham Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mountsfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mountsfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petersham Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Willen Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ruskin Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Ruskin Close | Under investigation |
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