MK17 8WQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8WQ

MK17 8WQ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.55 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8WQ 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 8WQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8WQ, encompassing approximately 1324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK17 8WQ 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 8WQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.5533.33%
Vehicle crime33.020.00%
Burglary12.27-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.29-25.00%
Burglary22.27100.00%
Other theft21.510.00%

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 offences47.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In May 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
Shoplifting23.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.2950.00%
Burglary12.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.780.00%
Vehicle crime22.270.00%

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 offences43.78100.00%
Public order13.02-50.00%

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 offences23.020.00%
Public order21.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.78-33.33%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Public order22.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20243
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20232

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

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 8WQ 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. Hillway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cranfield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Firemans Run
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1