WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK16 8RN

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8RN, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This MK16 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK16 8RN, encompassing approximately 2452 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK16 8RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flora Thompson Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Thyme Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

WORDSWORTH AVENUE, MK16 8RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5266.67%
Burglary52.040.00%
Drugs32.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.04-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.49500.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Shoplifting20.82-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.0833.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-85.71%
Public order10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3040.00%
Shoplifting32.850.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.85400.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.040.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
January 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Flora Thompson Drive
    Total5
    Burglary5
  • 2. Thyme Close
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Valerian Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Eliot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shakespeare Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Spark Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Newbolt Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1