MK17 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8SU

MK17 8SU, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8SU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK17 postcode area, which has experienced 145 crimes and a crime rate of 7.04 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK17 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8SU, encompassing approximately 1827 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK17 8SU area, explore the MK17 8SU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK17 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tansley Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Deethe Close with total crimes: 2
  • Plysu Way with total crimes: 1

MK17 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.5725.00%
Vehicle crime32.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64100.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.920.00%
Burglary22.19100.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.38100.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 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 offences21.64-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3850.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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 offences22.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28100.00%
Public order12.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.740.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.83-25.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.830.00%
Vehicle crime12.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Tansley Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Deethe Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Plysu Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Summerlin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cranfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Firemans Run
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Burrows Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1