Is Monkhams Safe?
Crime statistics for Monkhams. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 6,302 total crimes recorded in Monkhams
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Monkhams — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Monkhams safe?
Monkhams has a CrimeRadar safety score of 12/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,884 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Monkhams are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Monkhams in the last 12 months?
1,884 crimes were recorded in Monkhams in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,240 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,766 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Monkhams?
The most common crime in Monkhams is Violent Crime, with 1,766 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 93.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Monkhams increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Monkhams is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15.9% — from 2,240 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,884 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Monkhams?
Monkhams has a safety score of 12 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Monkhams compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Monkhams has a safety score of 12/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Monkhams is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Monkhams?
59.4% of crimes recorded in Monkhams resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Monkhams?
1,766 violent crimes were recorded in Monkhams in the last 12 months — representing 93.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,075 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Monkhams last updated?
The crime data for Monkhams was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Monkhams with other areas?
You can compare Monkhams with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.