MK16 8HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK16 8HB

MK16 8HB, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.75 per 1,000 population. This MK16 8HB 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 8HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK16 8HB, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK16 8HB area, explore the MK16 8HB Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK16 8HB area, visit the MK16 8HB House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK16 8HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bury Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • North Square with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

MK16 8HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.75-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.67200.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.0937.50%
Public order24.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

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 offences87.500.00%
Other theft33.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.25200.00%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5033.33%
Shoplifting33.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.750.00%
Vehicle crime32.500.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8450.00%
Shoplifting32.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.7580.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.670.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.25-68.75%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

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
Shoplifting1613.34700.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.67125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.42-20.00%
Shoplifting21.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.3466.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.0866.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.08200.00%
Shoplifting31.25-40.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.080.00%
Vehicle crime31.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20249
February 20245
January 202416
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bury Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. North Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Caldecote Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Coopers Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Maltings
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Silver Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Green Farm Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Barnsbury Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bassett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dovecote
    Total1
    Other theft1