MK8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8

MK8, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.71 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this MK8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around MK8, encompassing approximately 15128 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

MK8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Dorton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Berrichon Crescent with total crimes: 2

MK8 Crime Map

Postcodes in MK8

The postcode district are associated with the MK8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The MK8 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences182.71-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.190.00%
Shoplifting50.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-66.67%
Public order20.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Other theft10.07-83.33%
Burglary10.070.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.3914.29%
Public order80.5314.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.5320.00%
Vehicle crime60.40-14.29%
Other theft60.400.00%
Shoplifting30.4050.00%
Drugs20.20100.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Burglary10.13-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences425.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.78-36.36%
Public order70.46600.00%
Vehicle crime70.4640.00%
Other theft60.46-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.40-37.50%
Burglary30.3350.00%
Shoplifting20.20-77.78%
Possession of weapons20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Drugs10.07-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.56-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour111.3910.00%
Shoplifting90.7380.00%
Other theft80.5914.29%
Criminal damage and arson80.53166.67%
Vehicle crime50.53-37.50%
Drugs30.3350.00%
Burglary20.20100.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%
Public order10.07-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences274.898.00%
Anti-social behaviour101.7811.11%
Vehicle crime80.6660.00%
Other theft70.53-30.00%
Public order50.4625.00%
Shoplifting50.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson30.33-66.67%
Other crime30.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences255.62-10.71%
Other theft101.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.6628.57%
Criminal damage and arson90.5928.57%
Shoplifting70.59-53.33%
Other crime60.460.00%
Burglary50.400.00%
Vehicle crime50.330.00%
Public order40.33-50.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Bicycle theft10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.07-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.55-6.67%
Shoplifting151.85114.29%
Public order80.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.53250.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.4675.00%
Vehicle crime50.460.00%
Other theft50.3325.00%
Burglary50.33400.00%
Theft from the person20.33100.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.100.00%
Shoplifting71.9816.67%
Vehicle crime50.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour40.3333.33%
Other theft40.26300.00%
Other crime30.2650.00%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.13-50.00%
Public order20.130.00%
Burglary10.13-80.00%
Drugs10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences303.703.45%
Shoplifting61.9820.00%
Burglary50.40150.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.33100.00%
Vehicle crime30.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.20-50.00%
Other crime20.20-60.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences293.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.920.00%
Shoplifting50.400.00%
Other crime50.330.00%
Other theft40.330.00%
Vehicle crime40.260.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Robbery10.130.00%
Public order10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202421
July 202442
June 202421
May 202427
April 202425
March 202428
February 202430
January 202430
December 202329

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Dorton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Berrichon Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Marley Grove
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Marino Boulevard
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Corsham Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fury Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medhurst
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barrosa Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Burlina Close
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Masham Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Whitebred Chase
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Anjou Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Highmore Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Morland Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Seabrooke Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Holly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Laurel Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Galway Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Petworth
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Swallowfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Burghley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Albury Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Westwood Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rangers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kensington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Kercroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Ellesborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Langton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1