Total Crime Rate
31.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Holt area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Buckingham East , and the 614th lowest crime rate of 1,629 local areas in Buckinghamshire .
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 The Holt (MK18 7EF) in the last 12 months was 31.4 per 1,000 residents and was 27.2% lower than the Buckingham East average (43.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 21.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Holt (MK18 7EF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near London Road, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Beaver Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | London Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Bernardines Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | London Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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