LARCH GROVE, MK2 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2 2LQ

LARCH GROVE, MK2 2LQ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population. This MK2 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 2LQ, encompassing approximately 2694 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK2 2LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Road with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

LARCH GROVE, MK2 2LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.68-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.8666.67%
Vehicle crime21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2033.33%
Vehicle crime22.97100.00%
Shoplifting20.74-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.11-40.00%
Other theft11.110.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.86400.00%
Robbery21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.45200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.34-44.44%
Public order21.860.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.94350.00%
Vehicle crime43.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.34-80.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Public order10.74-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences108.5466.67%
Public order43.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.48300.00%
Shoplifting21.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.20-33.33%
Burglary32.230.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.200.00%
Drugs13.340.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 202310
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mill Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Chestnut Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Larch Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Holsey Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Pinewood Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Appleby Heath
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Saffron Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Buttermere Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1