Total Crime Rate
51.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Garwood Crescent area has the 37th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 369th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
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 Garwood Crescent (MK8 0PR) in the last 12 months was 51.6 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 29.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Garwood Crescent (MK8 0PR), the main crime hotspot is near Orkney Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 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 | Garwood Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orkney Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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