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

Overview of Crime in MK2 2BY

WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.03 per 1,000 population. This MK2 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 2BY, encompassing approximately 2172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK2 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Laurels with total crimes: 4
  • Aylesbury Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bristow Close with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, MK2 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.03-31.25%
Vehicle crime95.06125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.140.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-66.67%
Other theft20.92-75.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.33-5.88%
Other theft87.3660.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.68500.00%
Vehicle crime42.76-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order20.92-66.67%
Drugs10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.4741.67%
Vehicle crime117.82175.00%
Public order65.06200.00%
Other theft52.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.3050.00%
Shoplifting31.38200.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1214.27-47.83%
Vehicle crime45.52-33.33%
Other theft31.84-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Burglary21.38-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.9391.67%
Other theft810.59700.00%
Vehicle crime63.68200.00%
Burglary32.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3850.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Public order20.92-60.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.97-36.84%
Public order55.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.8758.33%
Shoplifting48.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8433.33%
Other theft41.84100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8450.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-66.67%
Public order21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.92-60.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Drugs10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson97.36200.00%
Other theft54.14-28.57%
Public order32.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-60.00%
Drugs20.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.719.09%
Other theft75.52133.33%
Vehicle crime53.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3066.67%
Public order42.30100.00%
Burglary31.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Drugs31.38-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.73-26.67%
Drugs55.06400.00%
Burglary42.300.00%
Other theft31.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Theft from the person20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.900.00%
Public order52.760.00%
Other theft52.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.300.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 202411
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
October 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20233
October 20236

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202417
June 202412
May 202423
April 202412
March 202419
February 202412
January 202416
December 202312
November 202311
October 202315

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 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
December 20231

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 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Laurels
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Aylesbury Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bristow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Durrans Court
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. George Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Margaret Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Watling Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lock View Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Staple Hall Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Fenny Stratford
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. The Sidings
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Browne Willis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Brick Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Penn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Saracens' Wharf
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Millward Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1