MK4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4

MK4, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 138 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.81 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this MK4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around MK4, encompassing approximately 23757 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (60.53% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-30.95% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

MK4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Wimborne Crescent with total crimes: 4

MK4 Crime Map

Postcodes in MK4

The postcode district are associated with the MK4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The MK4 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.8160.53%
Violence and sexual offences292.57-30.95%
Other theft111.22-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.46-41.67%
Public order70.2916.67%
Anti-social behaviour70.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime50.29-37.50%
Drugs40.210.00%
Robbery30.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Burglary20.08-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.16-4.55%
Shoplifting381.77375.00%
Other theft331.6065.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.5971.43%
Vehicle crime80.51100.00%
Burglary60.3450.00%
Public order60.25-40.00%
Drugs40.25100.00%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences445.687.32%
Anti-social behaviour281.857.69%
Other theft201.1866.67%
Public order100.8466.67%
Shoplifting80.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.3416.67%
Burglary40.2933.33%
Vehicle crime40.17-50.00%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Robbery20.08100.00%
Drugs20.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.92-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour261.7362.50%
Other theft121.09-47.83%
Shoplifting80.51-27.27%
Vehicle crime80.34300.00%
Public order60.3420.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.25-25.00%
Drugs40.25100.00%
Burglary30.17-75.00%
Other crime20.13100.00%
Robbery10.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.300.00%
Other theft231.779.52%
Anti-social behaviour160.9733.33%
Burglary120.671100.00%
Shoplifting110.51-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson80.460.00%
Public order50.34-28.57%
Drugs20.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-33.33%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%
Robbery10.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.04-66.67%
Other crime10.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.8013.51%
Other theft211.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.8850.00%
Shoplifting120.5171.43%
Criminal damage and arson80.51100.00%
Public order70.34-30.00%
Possession of weapons30.290.00%
Robbery30.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.1350.00%
Other crime10.130.00%
Theft from the person10.04-50.00%
Burglary10.04-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences374.38-27.45%
Other theft211.5661.54%
Public order100.88-28.57%
Burglary90.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.38100.00%
Shoplifting70.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.170.00%
Drugs20.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.08-60.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.144.08%
Shoplifting142.15133.33%
Public order140.59133.33%
Other theft130.59-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.5533.33%
Vehicle crime50.340.00%
Burglary50.2125.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.21-42.86%
Other crime30.1750.00%
Drugs20.13100.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.25-15.52%
Other theft142.06-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour70.59133.33%
Criminal damage and arson60.29-45.45%
Public order60.25-25.00%
Shoplifting60.2520.00%
Vehicle crime50.250.00%
Burglary40.21-33.33%
Other crime20.170.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Drugs10.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences585.1418.37%
Other theft222.444.76%
Criminal damage and arson110.93266.67%
Public order80.46100.00%
Burglary60.340.00%
Shoplifting50.2525.00%
Vehicle crime50.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.21-57.14%
Other crime20.130.00%
Drugs20.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.50-2.00%
Other theft212.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.880.00%
Burglary60.29-14.29%
Vehicle crime50.25-28.57%
Public order40.21-66.67%
Shoplifting40.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.17-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.13100.00%
Drugs20.08-50.00%
Other crime20.080.00%
Robbery10.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.04-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences505.090.00%
Other theft142.100.00%
Public order120.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.290.00%
Vehicle crime70.290.00%
Burglary70.290.00%
Shoplifting50.290.00%
Drugs40.210.00%
Theft from the person30.170.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Robbery20.080.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202442
July 202444
June 202441
May 202442
April 202442
March 202437
February 202451
January 202449
December 202358
November 202349
October 202350

A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 225 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202433
July 202420
June 202412
May 202423
April 202421
March 202421
February 202413
January 202414
December 202322
November 202321
October 202314

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 202414
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 179 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202438
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 202412
March 20247
February 202414
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 202428
June 202426
May 202416
April 202412
March 20248
February 20244
January 20247
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 65 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 202412
April 20241
March 20249
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total62
    Shoplifting54
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wimborne Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Blyton Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Burholme
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Davis Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Challacombe
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Taunton Deane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sutton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Stolford Rise
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lockton Court
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 13. Fadmoor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dulverton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Brushford Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Arlington Court
    Total2
    Robbery2
  • 17. Holmewood
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Keel Way
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Wannamaker Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Quinn Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Levens Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Rushfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Oldcastle Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Dungeness Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Eastoke Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Great Ormes
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Canterbury Meadows
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Cartington Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1