BAKER GROVE, MK17 8WS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8WS

BAKER GROVE, MK17 8WS, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.10 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8WS 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 8WS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8WS, encompassing approximately 430 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK17 8WS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Devereux Court with total crimes: 4
  • Elmswell Gate with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

BAKER GROVE, MK17 8WS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences744.10-41.67%
Public order316.250.00%
Vehicle crime36.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.96-50.00%
Other crime24.640.00%
Other theft14.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1258.039.09%
Anti-social behaviour427.85-33.33%
Public order39.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.96100.00%
Other theft14.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.320.00%
Drugs12.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.320.00%

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 offences1174.27-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour625.53-14.29%
Shoplifting513.93-28.57%
Other theft311.610.00%
Public order26.960.00%
Bicycle theft14.640.00%
Robbery12.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Drugs12.320.00%
Burglary12.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1583.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour734.82-12.50%
Shoplifting716.2516.67%
Other theft316.250.00%
Public order26.960.00%
Drugs14.640.00%
Robbery12.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1578.9287.50%
Anti-social behaviour834.82166.67%
Shoplifting618.570.00%
Public order213.930.00%
Vehicle crime24.640.00%
Other crime14.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences839.46-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour318.57-25.00%
Public order26.96100.00%
Burglary14.640.00%
Other theft12.32-50.00%
Robbery12.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1774.2788.89%
Anti-social behaviour439.46100.00%
Robbery39.280.00%
Other theft26.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.640.00%
Theft from the person24.640.00%
Other crime14.640.00%
Public order12.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences944.1050.00%
Other theft420.8933.33%
Shoplifting29.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.640.00%
Other crime14.640.00%
Public order12.320.00%

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 offences646.42-50.00%
Shoplifting413.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.280.00%
Other theft39.28200.00%
Burglary26.960.00%
Vehicle crime14.64-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1248.7420.00%
Vehicle crime427.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour29.28-33.33%
Shoplifting24.640.00%
Other theft14.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1058.03-44.44%
Other theft323.210.00%
Vehicle crime36.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.96200.00%
Shoplifting26.96-60.00%
Possession of weapons14.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-50.00%
Public order12.320.00%
Bicycle theft12.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1864.990.00%
Shoplifting541.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.610.00%
Vehicle crime24.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 202411
May 202415
April 202415
March 20248
February 202417
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312
October 202310
September 202318

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Devereux Court
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elmswell Gate
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Scott Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Stockwell Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garner Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brawn Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1