MK2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2

MK2, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 279 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.93 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this MK2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around MK2, encompassing approximately 16475 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (107) incidents (16.30% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (32) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (158.33% increase)

MK2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Watling Terrace with total crimes: 28
  • Brick Field with total crimes: 18
  • Dunvegan Close with total crimes: 14

MK2 Crime Map

Postcodes in MK2

The postcode district are associated with the MK2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The MK2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 107 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10716.9316.30%
Vehicle crime326.49100.00%
Public order311.94158.33%
Anti-social behaviour241.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson191.4658.33%
Other theft181.1512.50%
Shoplifting131.098.33%
Burglary90.79-25.00%
Robbery90.55800.00%
Other crime60.55200.00%
Possession of weapons50.36400.00%
Theft from the person30.30-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.180.00%
Drugs10.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 92 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9212.50-1.08%
Anti-social behaviour245.5814.29%
Vehicle crime161.46-23.81%
Other theft160.970.00%
Burglary120.97100.00%
Shoplifting120.730.00%
Public order120.73-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson120.73-29.41%
Theft from the person40.73300.00%
Other crime20.24-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Robbery10.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9314.0238.81%
Public order235.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.4061.54%
Vehicle crime211.2723.53%
Criminal damage and arson171.2770.00%
Other theft161.03300.00%
Shoplifting120.97140.00%
Other crime90.7380.00%
Burglary60.550.00%
Robbery40.36300.00%
Drugs40.24100.00%
Possession of weapons30.24-40.00%
Bicycle theft10.180.00%
Theft from the person10.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences679.77-30.21%
Public order234.0721.05%
Vehicle crime171.40142.86%
Anti-social behaviour131.0330.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.79-60.00%
Burglary60.6120.00%
Other crime50.36-37.50%
Shoplifting50.30-61.54%
Possession of weapons50.3025.00%
Other theft40.30-77.78%
Theft from the person20.24-50.00%
Drugs20.120.00%
Bicycle theft10.12-66.67%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9612.991.05%
Criminal damage and arson255.8331.58%
Public order191.520.00%
Other theft181.15100.00%
Shoplifting131.09160.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.79-23.08%
Other crime80.61300.00%
Vehicle crime70.49-53.33%
Burglary50.42-37.50%
Possession of weapons40.30300.00%
Theft from the person40.24100.00%
Bicycle theft30.240.00%
Robbery20.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9511.5314.46%
Criminal damage and arson195.77-5.00%
Public order191.15-9.52%
Vehicle crime151.1536.36%
Anti-social behaviour130.91-27.78%
Other theft90.79-43.75%
Burglary80.55-11.11%
Shoplifting50.490.00%
Other crime20.30-50.00%
Drugs20.12-60.00%
Theft from the person20.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 83 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8312.1410.67%
Public order215.0431.25%
Criminal damage and arson201.2753.85%
Anti-social behaviour181.210.00%
Other theft161.09-5.88%
Vehicle crime110.9737.50%
Burglary90.67-18.18%
Shoplifting50.55150.00%
Drugs50.30-16.67%
Other crime40.3033.33%
Theft from the person40.2433.33%
Possession of weapons40.24300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7510.862.74%
Anti-social behaviour184.5528.57%
Other theft171.09112.50%
Public order161.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.97-13.33%
Burglary110.79-45.00%
Vehicle crime80.6714.29%
Drugs60.49-14.29%
Robbery40.36300.00%
Theft from the person30.24-50.00%
Other crime30.18-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.18100.00%
Shoplifting20.12-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7311.17-19.78%
Burglary204.43233.33%
Public order161.21-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson150.97-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour140.9155.56%
Shoplifting100.85150.00%
Other theft80.61-38.46%
Drugs70.4975.00%
Vehicle crime70.4275.00%
Theft from the person60.42500.00%
Other crime40.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.24100.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Robbery10.06-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9111.5949.18%
Criminal damage and arson285.5233.33%
Public order251.7038.89%
Other theft131.528.33%
Anti-social behaviour90.79-40.00%
Burglary60.5550.00%
Vehicle crime40.36-69.23%
Drugs40.24-20.00%
Shoplifting40.24300.00%
Robbery30.2450.00%
Other crime20.18-66.67%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.65-39.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.7023.53%
Public order181.2712.50%
Anti-social behaviour151.09-6.25%
Vehicle crime130.9118.18%
Other theft120.7920.00%
Other crime60.7320.00%
Drugs50.36150.00%
Burglary40.30-69.23%
Robbery20.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.12-75.00%
Shoplifting10.06-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 100 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10012.811.01%
Criminal damage and arson176.0741.67%
Anti-social behaviour161.03-23.81%
Public order160.97-27.27%
Burglary130.970.00%
Vehicle crime110.79-15.38%
Other theft100.67-44.44%
Shoplifting70.6140.00%
Theft from the person60.420.00%
Other crime50.36400.00%
Possession of weapons40.300.00%
Robbery30.240.00%
Drugs20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9912.810.00%
Public order226.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.340.00%
Other theft181.270.00%
Vehicle crime131.090.00%
Burglary130.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.790.00%
Shoplifting50.730.00%
Possession of weapons40.300.00%
Drugs20.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202412
May 202417
April 202410
March 202425
February 202419
January 202420
December 202313
November 202315
October 202328
September 202321
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 1132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 87.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024107
June 202492
May 202493
April 202467
March 202496
February 202495
January 202483
December 202375
November 202373
October 202391
September 202361
August 2023100
July 202399

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202424
May 202421
April 202413
March 202410
February 202413
January 202418
December 202318
November 202314
October 20239
September 202315
August 202316
July 202321

A total of 261 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202412
May 202423
April 202423
March 202419
February 202419
January 202421
December 202316
November 202316
October 202325
September 202318
August 202316
July 202322

A total of 175 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202416
May 202421
April 202417
March 20247
February 202415
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234
September 202313
August 202311
July 202313

A total of 122 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 202320
October 20236
September 20234
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202416
May 202416
April 20244
March 202418
February 20249
January 202416
December 202317
November 20238
October 202313
September 202312
August 202310
July 202318

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 202412
April 20245
March 202413
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310
October 20234
September 20231
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
August 20236

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watling Terrace
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Shoplifting6
    Other theft4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Brick Field
    Total18
    Vehicle crime8
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Dunvegan Close
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Burgess Avenue
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Vehicle crime4
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Corin Way
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Duncombe Street
    Total6
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Simpson
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 10. Durrans Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Aylesbury Street
    Total6
    Vehicle crime4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Robbery6
  • 13. Leven Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ennell Grove
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marquess Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Coniston Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Santen Grove
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Lomond Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 19. The Mount
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
  • 20. High Street
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 21. Millward Drive
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Ennerdale Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 23. Fern Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Kinloch Place
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Baccara Grove
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Findlay Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 27. Sandringham Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 29. Albert Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Leon Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1