BUXTON CLOSE, MK17 8GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8GX

BUXTON CLOSE, MK17 8GX, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.09 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8GX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK17 postcode area, which has experienced 122 crimes and a crime rate of 5.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK17 8GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8GX, encompassing approximately 371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK17 8GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Scott Court with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Brawn Grove with total crimes: 3

BUXTON CLOSE, MK17 8GX 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences851.0914.29%
Shoplifting221.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.380.00%
Robbery15.380.00%
Burglary12.690.00%
Other crime12.690.00%
Other theft12.690.00%
Bicycle theft12.690.00%

In August 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 offences748.400.00%
Public order318.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime28.070.00%
Other theft15.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.69-66.67%
Other crime12.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences753.78-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour418.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson310.76200.00%
Public order38.07200.00%
Other theft18.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.690.00%
Drugs12.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1183.36-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour629.58-14.29%
Shoplifting516.13-28.57%
Other theft313.450.00%
Bicycle theft18.070.00%
Robbery12.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Drugs12.690.00%
Public order12.69-50.00%
Burglary12.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1391.4344.44%
Anti-social behaviour734.9616.67%
Shoplifting718.8216.67%
Other theft318.820.00%
Public order28.07100.00%
Drugs15.380.00%
Robbery12.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences961.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour624.20100.00%
Shoplifting616.130.00%
Other crime116.130.00%
Public order12.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour316.13-25.00%
Other theft28.070.00%
Burglary15.380.00%
Robbery12.69-66.67%
Theft from the person12.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences961.85-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour424.20300.00%
Robbery310.760.00%
Other theft28.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.380.00%
Other crime15.380.00%
Public order12.69-50.00%
Theft from the person12.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1669.92166.67%
Other theft443.0233.33%
Shoplifting210.76-50.00%
Public order25.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.380.00%
Other crime12.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences651.09-33.33%
Shoplifting416.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.760.00%
Other theft310.76200.00%
Vehicle crime18.07-66.67%
Burglary12.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences948.40-18.18%
Vehicle crime324.2050.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.07-33.33%
Shoplifting25.380.00%
Other theft15.38-50.00%
Public order12.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1164.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour329.580.00%
Other theft28.070.00%
Shoplifting25.380.00%
Vehicle crime25.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.380.00%
Possession of weapons15.380.00%
Public order12.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20247
June 202411
May 202413
April 20249
March 20246
February 20249
January 202416
December 20236
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK17 8GX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Scott Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Brawn Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Ortensia Drive
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elmswell Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stockwell Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Garner Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sulman Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1