MK17 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8HJ

MK17 8HJ, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.29 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8HJ, encompassing approximately 279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK17 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Square with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Way with total crimes: 1

MK17 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary114.290.00%
Other theft13.570.00%
Public order13.570.00%
Vehicle crime13.57-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.15100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.720.00%
Vehicle crime17.150.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.570.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime17.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Square
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mill Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1