What is the crime rate in Walton? 57 crimes per 1,000 residents
Walton had 688 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 57 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime fell 8.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 688
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- −8.5%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in WaltonWhat are the most common crimes in Walton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in Walton, with 351 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (29 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 29 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 5.9 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arsonBelow England and Wales | 5.6 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 4.5 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 2.4 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 1.7 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.3 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.3 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.2 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.1 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in Walton?
Crime fell 8.5% on the previous 12 months. 688 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 752 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
How does crime in Walton compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in Walton compared with the 6 nearest other areas in City of Milton Keynes.
Walton vs Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Kents Hill, Monkston and Brinklow
- 98 per 1,000
Open comparison
Walton vs Bow Brickhill
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Bow Brickhill
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Walton vs Simpson and Ashland
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Simpson and Ashland
- 125 per 1,000
Open comparison
Walton vs Old Woughton
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Old Woughton
- No crime rate
Open comparison
Walton vs Woburn Sands
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Woburn Sands
- 48 per 1,000
Open comparison
Walton vs Wavendon
- Walton
- 57 per 1,000
- Wavendon
- 228 per 1,000
Open comparison
Is Walton a safe place to live?
Walton had 57 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime fell 8.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in Walton?
Police recorded 132 incidents of anti-social behaviour in Walton in the 12 months to August 2026, or 11 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about Walton?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in Walton.
- What is the average house price in Walton?
- When did average house prices in Walton reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in Walton?
- What type of properties are sold in Walton?
- What price range do most homes sell for in Walton?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of Walton?
- How many parks and green spaces are in Walton?
- How do Walton house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 18:23 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The Walton dataset covers 478 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.