Total Crime Rate
49.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
31.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Garwood Crescent area has the 36th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 339th lowest crime rate of 852 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 Garwood Crescent (MK8 0PG) in the last 12 months was 49.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.8% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average (78.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garwood Crescent (MK8 0PG), the main crime hotspot is near Proctor Rise. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Milton Keynes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Proctor Rise | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Garwood Crescent | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Ashford Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Ashford Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Parking Area | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Proctor Rise | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Proctor Rise | Under investigation |
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