Crime Rates at Downdean, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AS

Downdean area has the 5th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Campbell Park & Old Woughton , and the 45th highest crime rate of 852 local areas in Milton Keynes .

This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Downdean (MK6 5AS) in the last 12 months was 307.7 per 1,000 residents and was 266.0% higher than the Campbell Park & Old Woughton average (84.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 23 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 112.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Robbery ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 42 (≈ 179.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -4.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -48.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Downdean (MK6 5AS), the main crime hotspot is near Towan Avenue. Police recorded 84 crimes here, including 57 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.