MK17 8XT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8XT

MK17 8XT, Central Bedfordshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.59 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8XT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK17 postcode area, which has experienced 138 crimes and a crime rate of 6.70 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK17 8XT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8XT, encompassing approximately 1951 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK17 8XT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacksmiths Way with total crimes: 2
  • Cranbrook with total crimes: 2
  • Deethe Close with total crimes: 1

MK17 8XT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5933.33%
Other theft12.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences34.6150.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.05-60.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.59400.00%
Public order12.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 arson21.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

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 behaviour11.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.07-33.33%
Public order22.05100.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences65.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Public order11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Blacksmiths Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Cranbrook
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deethe Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Burrows Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1