Thames Valley Police released a new report on 27 February 2026 showing neighbourhood crime fell by 13 percent across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. This summary covers the 12 month period from February 2025 to January 2026 and highlights how increased officer numbers are affecting the community.
According to Matthew Barber, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the number of neighbourhood police officers in the area has more than doubled. There are now 328 funded officer roles compared to just 149 in 2023, which officials say has helped reduce break-ins and robberies.
The report from the Thames Valley PCC also shows that knife crime fell by 9 percent across the wider region. This success is being linked to a zero-tolerance policy called Operation Deter and a youth programme designed to stop young people from carrying weapons.
While the overall crime rate for the district is about 106 crimes for every 1,000 residents, some areas have more activity than others. In Central Milton Keynes, the rate was recorded at 383 crimes per 1,000 residents during the year ending in late 2025.
Local leaders and Milton Keynes City Council will use these figures to help decide how to spend the next policing budget. This includes looking at whether to continue funding for more CCTV cameras and services that handle anti-social behaviour.
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