WATLING STREET, MK2 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2 2BS

WATLING STREET, MK2 2BS, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.67 per 1,000 population. This MK2 2BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK2 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK2 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 2BS, encompassing approximately 1499 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK2 2BS area, explore the MK2 2BS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK2 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aylesbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bristow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Durrans Court with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, MK2 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.67-46.15%
Vehicle crime54.6725.00%
Public order33.3350.00%
Burglary22.00100.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Other theft21.33-66.67%
Robbery11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.67-7.14%
Other theft68.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.00300.00%
Vehicle crime42.67-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Public order22.00-60.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.3427.27%
Vehicle crime99.33125.00%
Other theft56.00150.00%
Public order53.33150.00%
Robbery43.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.670.00%
Shoplifting32.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.67-31.25%
Vehicle crime47.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6750.00%
Public order22.000.00%
Other theft21.33-66.67%
Other crime11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.6733.33%
Other theft610.67500.00%
Vehicle crime44.00300.00%
Other crime22.670.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.67-29.41%
Public order38.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0054.55%
Other theft411.34100.00%
Shoplifting32.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Theft from the person21.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.34-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00-57.14%
Public order22.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Drugs11.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.6766.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.00250.00%
Other theft44.67-20.00%
Public order32.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-33.33%
Drugs21.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.34-10.00%
Other theft56.0066.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.330.00%
Burglary32.670.00%
Vehicle crime32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Drugs21.33-50.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.340.00%
Drugs46.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Burglary32.670.00%
Other theft32.00-25.00%
Public order22.00-60.00%
Theft from the person21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.670.00%
Public order54.000.00%
Other theft43.330.00%
Shoplifting12.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
December 20231

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 202414
June 202411
May 202416
April 202412
March 202417
February 202411
January 202415
December 20239
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
October 20236

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 5 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK2 2BS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aylesbury Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bristow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Durrans Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. St Margaret Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Watling Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lock View Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Fenny Stratford
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. The Sidings
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Brick Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Penn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Saracens' Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Millward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1