MK1 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK1 1LH

MK1 1LH, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.34 per 1,000 population. This MK1 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK1 1LH, encompassing approximately 114 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK1 1LH area, explore the MK1 1LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK1 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • A5 with total crimes: 3

MK1 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2131.340.00%
Other theft217.51-71.43%
Shoplifting217.51100.00%
Theft from the person217.510.00%
Vehicle crime217.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.510.00%
Bicycle theft18.760.00%
Drugs18.760.00%
Public order18.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.760.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7131.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson261.290.00%
Public order217.510.00%
Vehicle crime217.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft117.51-50.00%
Shoplifting18.76-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5183.8866.67%
Other theft343.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime326.270.00%
Bicycle theft226.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.510.00%
Public order217.51100.00%
Shoplifting217.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.510.00%
Burglary18.760.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5122.590.00%
Shoplifting443.78-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences335.02200.00%
Burglary126.270.00%
Public order18.760.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting10157.6125.00%
Drugs387.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime217.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8218.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences470.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson335.02-25.00%
Other theft326.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.27100.00%
Public order217.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime217.510.00%
Drugs117.510.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5166.3766.67%
Criminal damage and arson443.78100.00%
Public order335.0250.00%
Vehicle crime226.27-33.33%
Other crime217.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.51-66.67%
Theft from the person18.760.00%
Other theft18.760.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3148.8650.00%
Shoplifting326.270.00%
Vehicle crime326.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.27100.00%
Public order217.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences217.51-66.67%
Burglary117.510.00%
Robbery18.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime6175.12100.00%
Violence and sexual offences652.5450.00%
Public order352.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.51-66.67%
Drugs18.760.00%
Theft from the person18.760.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting14288.95250.00%
Violence and sexual offences4122.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson326.2750.00%
Public order326.270.00%
Vehicle crime326.2750.00%
Other theft226.270.00%
Other crime117.510.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4105.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour335.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson226.270.00%
Vehicle crime217.51100.00%
Burglary117.510.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8183.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences470.050.00%
Other theft335.020.00%
Public order226.270.00%
Robbery117.510.00%
Theft from the person18.760.00%
Vehicle crime18.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 20243
December 202314
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A5
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1