UNION STREET, MK16 8ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK16 8ET

UNION STREET, MK16 8ET, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This MK16 8ET crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK16 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK16 8ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK16 8ET, encompassing approximately 1956 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK16 8ET area, explore the MK16 8ET Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK16 8ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Church View with total crimes: 3
  • North Square with total crimes: 2

UNION STREET, MK16 8ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.090.00%
Public order32.5650.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6950.00%
Public order26.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.71-20.00%
Other theft34.09200.00%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Shoplifting21.53-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7442.86%
Shoplifting35.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.2740.00%
Public order33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime31.530.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.65-16.67%
Shoplifting32.56-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Bicycle theft21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.22-11.11%
Shoplifting54.09-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour32.5650.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1615.85700.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.1880.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.16-16.67%
Shoplifting22.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.220.00%
Vehicle crime53.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.56200.00%
Shoplifting31.53-40.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.690.00%
Shoplifting53.070.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 202416
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20235
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK16 8ET postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Church View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. North Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Caldecote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Coopers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Maltings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dove Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Park View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ousebank Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Priory Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Castle Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dovecote
    Total1
    Other theft1