MK2 2EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2 2EQ

MK2 2EQ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.61 per 1,000 population. This MK2 2EQ 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 2EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 2EQ, encompassing approximately 3452 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

MK2 2EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Marquess Drive with total crimes: 11
  • Findlay Way with total crimes: 2

MK2 2EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.61-6.25%
Vehicle crime64.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.74-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.740.00%
Public order41.7433.33%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.16-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.63250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0320.00%
Shoplifting41.7433.33%
Public order31.16-72.73%
Other theft20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.77-14.29%
Public order115.211000.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1966.67%
Other theft51.45150.00%
Shoplifting31.45-40.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Robbery20.58100.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.0340.00%
Shoplifting56.0825.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.45100.00%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other theft20.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Robbery10.29-75.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Public order10.29-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7725.00%
Public order74.34250.00%
Other theft62.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74100.00%
Vehicle crime41.16-33.33%
Robbery41.16300.00%
Shoplifting41.16300.00%
Possession of weapons21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-60.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime63.48500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.74-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-33.33%
Public order20.58-66.67%
Other theft20.58-60.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.7745.45%
Criminal damage and arson84.6333.33%
Public order62.3220.00%
Other theft51.7466.67%
Shoplifting41.450.00%
Burglary41.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Bicycle theft20.870.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.69-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson63.19-14.29%
Public order51.740.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.308.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.77600.00%
Public order52.0366.67%
Shoplifting31.450.00%
Burglary30.87-25.00%
Other theft30.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.87-66.67%
Drugs10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4320.00%
Vehicle crime63.48500.00%
Other theft51.7425.00%
Burglary41.45-33.33%
Public order31.16-66.67%
Drugs20.87-60.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.64-56.52%
Public order92.9050.00%
Shoplifting92.61350.00%
Burglary62.61200.00%
Drugs51.74150.00%
Other theft41.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.160.00%
Possession of weapons21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.660.00%
Public order61.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.740.00%
Other theft41.160.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 202411
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20239
October 20236

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

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202418
June 202421
May 202415
April 202412
March 202416
February 202411
January 202413
December 202312
November 202310
October 202323

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
January 20243
November 20239
October 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Vehicle crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Marquess Drive
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Findlay Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Tavistock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Western Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Margaret Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Earls Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. St Martin'S Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. North Gate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Stuart Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. North Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Leon Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Browne Willis Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1