WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, MK17 8YF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK17 8YF

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, MK17 8YF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This MK17 8YF 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 8YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK17 8YF, encompassing approximately 402 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK17 8YF area, explore the MK17 8YF Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the MK17 8YF area, visit the MK17 8YF House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK17 8YF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Newport Road with total crimes: 1

WEDGEWOOD CLOSE, MK17 8YF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.930.00%
Other crime14.960.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.480.00%

In March 2024, 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 crime14.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.450.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Newport Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1