Total Crime Rate
11.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sitwell Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope , and the 33rd 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 Sitwell Close (MK16 8QR) in the last 12 months was 11.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.0% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sitwell Close (MK16 8QR), the main crime hotspot is near Valerian Place. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 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 | Newbolt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Thyme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Spark Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Charlock Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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