Total Crime Rate
72.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Courthouse Mews area has the 21st highest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope , and the 360th highest 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 Courthouse Mews (MK16 8JR) in the last 12 months was 72.7 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% higher 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 49.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 54.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Courthouse Mews (MK16 8JR), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnsbury Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bassett Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sheppards Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Green Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnsbury Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barnsbury Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bury Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bury Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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