Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Russell Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 106 local areas in Bletchley East , and the 54th 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 Russell Street (MK17 8NX) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 88.2% lower than the Bletchley East average (133.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Russell Street (MK17 8NX), the main crime hotspot is near Burrows Close. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bletchley East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sandy Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Sandy Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hardwick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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