Total Crime Rate
50.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oldham Rise area has the 38th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 359th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oldham Rise (MK5 6GH) in the last 12 months was 50.6 per 1,000 residents and was 31.4% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 21.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 257.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oldham Rise (MK5 6GH), the main crime hotspot is near Oldham Rise. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Loughton & Shenley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Singleton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Cline Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Singleton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Kendall Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Oldham Rise | Under investigation |
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