Total Crime Rate
94.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026The Hythe area has the 27th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell , and the 268th highest crime rate of 852 local areas in Milton Keynes .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Hythe (MK8 8PB) in the last 12 months was 94.0 per 1,000 residents and was 9.2% higher than the Bradwell average (86.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 42.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -88.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Hythe (MK8 8PB), the main crime hotspot is near Medhurst. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 24 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 | Other theft | The Hythe | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Medhurst | Under investigation |
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