Total Crime Rate
144.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Shirwell Crescent area has the 6th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West , and the 139th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Shirwell Crescent (MK4 1GA) in the last 12 months was 144.6 per 1,000 residents and was 153.8% higher than the Bletchley West average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 63.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 23.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -35.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Shirwell Crescent (MK4 1GA), the main crime hotspot is near Hauksbee Gardens. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bletchley West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Joules Court | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rutherford Gate | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Park/Open Space | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Kelvin Drive | Under investigation |
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