WATLING STREET, MK1 1BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK1 1BP

WATLING STREET, MK1 1BP, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 140.65 per 1,000 population. This MK1 1BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK1 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 53.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK1 1BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK1 1BP, encompassing approximately 291 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK1 1BP area, explore the MK1 1BP Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK1 1BP area, visit the MK1 1BP House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

MK1 1BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • The Laurels with total crimes: 4
  • Aylesbury Street with total crimes: 3

WATLING STREET, MK1 1BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11140.651000.00%
Violence and sexual offences1037.74-44.44%
Shoplifting434.30-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson313.7250.00%
Bicycle theft210.290.00%
Burglary26.860.00%
Drugs26.86100.00%
Public order26.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour26.86-71.43%
Other theft26.86-71.43%
Robbery16.86-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18171.5228.57%
Anti-social behaviour761.750.00%
Other theft724.01-36.36%
Shoplifting724.01-30.00%
Public order324.010.00%
Robbery210.29100.00%
Burglary26.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.860.00%
Vehicle crime16.86-85.71%
Drugs13.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14178.387.69%
Other theft1148.03-15.38%
Shoplifting1037.74100.00%
Vehicle crime734.30133.33%
Public order324.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.29-33.33%
Drugs16.860.00%
Possession of weapons13.430.00%
Robbery13.430.00%
Theft from the person13.430.00%
Bicycle theft13.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13154.37-31.58%
Other theft1344.6030.00%
Shoplifting544.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime317.15-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.2950.00%
Public order210.29-33.33%
Theft from the person16.860.00%
Other crime13.43-50.00%
Burglary13.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19212.6972.73%
Shoplifting1565.18114.29%
Other theft1051.46233.33%
Vehicle crime534.3066.67%
Public order317.15-50.00%
Other crime210.29100.00%
Bicycle theft26.860.00%
Burglary26.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.86100.00%
Drugs16.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11126.93-42.11%
Shoplifting737.74-53.33%
Public order624.01500.00%
Other theft320.58-40.00%
Vehicle crime310.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.290.00%
Drugs26.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.86-75.00%
Other crime13.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19192.1158.33%
Shoplifting1565.1887.50%
Other theft551.46-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson417.1533.33%
Burglary313.72200.00%
Vehicle crime310.290.00%
Other crime210.29100.00%
Theft from the person26.860.00%
Public order16.86-50.00%
Bicycle theft13.430.00%
Possession of weapons13.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12137.22-25.00%
Shoplifting841.1714.29%
Other theft627.44-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour320.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.29-66.67%
Vehicle crime310.29-25.00%
Public order210.29-50.00%
Drugs16.86-50.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Other crime13.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16181.81-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson954.89200.00%
Other theft730.87-22.22%
Shoplifting724.01250.00%
Vehicle crime424.01-20.00%
Public order413.7233.33%
Anti-social behaviour213.72-60.00%
Drugs26.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons26.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18178.3880.00%
Other theft961.75350.00%
Vehicle crime530.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour517.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson317.150.00%
Public order310.29-40.00%
Burglary310.29-25.00%
Drugs310.29-40.00%
Shoplifting210.29100.00%
Robbery16.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10120.07-33.33%
Public order534.30-16.67%
Drugs517.15400.00%
Burglary417.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.72200.00%
Vehicle crime210.29-33.33%
Other theft26.86-75.00%
Theft from the person26.860.00%
Shoplifting16.86-80.00%
Other crime13.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15157.800.00%
Other theft851.460.00%
Public order627.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson620.580.00%
Shoplifting520.580.00%
Vehicle crime317.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.290.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Drugs13.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202418
July 202414
June 202413
May 202419
April 202411
March 202419
February 202412
January 202416
December 202318
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20245
May 202415
April 20247
March 202415
February 20248
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 202411
June 202413
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK1 1BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Vehicle crime3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Laurels
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Aylesbury Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bristow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Durrans Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Watling Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lock View Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Simpson
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Staple Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Fenny Stratford
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. The Sidings
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Penn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Saracens' Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Millward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1