MARKET SQUARE, MK18 1XG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK18 1XG

MARKET SQUARE, MK18 1XG, Buckinghamshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This MK18 1XG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK18 postcode area, which has experienced 163 crimes and a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK18 1XG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK18 1XG, encompassing approximately 2482 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK18 1XG area, explore the MK18 1XG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

MK18 1XG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Candleford Court with total crimes: 3

MARKET SQUARE, MK18 1XG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.68-13.33%
Shoplifting65.240.00%
Drugs22.42-33.33%
Robbery20.810.00%
Other theft20.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.50150.00%
Shoplifting66.0450.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Drugs31.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.86-33.33%
Other theft42.42-20.00%
Shoplifting41.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.610.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.89-47.06%
Shoplifting53.63-16.67%
Other theft52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0150.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2954.55%
Shoplifting66.85-25.00%
Burglary42.420.00%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6857.14%
Shoplifting84.4360.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Public order31.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.28-46.15%
Public order62.82100.00%
Shoplifting52.42400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-33.33%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6730.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.240.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Shoplifting11.21-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.680.00%
Public order44.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6150.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Theft from the person21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Drugs10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6711.11%
Shoplifting34.03-70.00%
Public order31.21-25.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-75.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-71.43%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1018.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.2216.67%
Public order42.82-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.610.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.420.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 20246
June 20249
May 202417
April 202411
March 20247
February 202413
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202312

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20232

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK18 1XG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Robbery1
  • 3. Candleford Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Fishers Field
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Ford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Portfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brooks Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Stowe Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Station Gardens
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Overn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1