MELFORT DRIVE, MK2 3QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK2 3QB

MELFORT DRIVE, MK2 3QB, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.46 per 1,000 population. This MK2 3QB 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 3QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK2 3QB, encompassing approximately 2581 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK2 3QB area, explore the MK2 3QB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

MK2 3QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Santen Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Arrow Place with total crimes: 3
  • Diddington Close with total crimes: 3

MELFORT DRIVE, MK2 3QB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.46-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour44.26100.00%
Public order41.55-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.01-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson65.42100.00%
Public order52.32-16.67%
Other theft21.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-75.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.9815.79%
Anti-social behaviour88.5233.33%
Vehicle crime63.10200.00%
Public order62.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.32-40.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.7218.75%
Anti-social behaviour67.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3225.00%
Public order31.94-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Other theft10.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5033.33%
Public order76.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.71300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.55300.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.36-42.86%
Public order24.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.335.00%
Public order68.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.1781.82%
Public order37.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-50.00%
Burglary21.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 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 offences1113.95-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson64.26500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.320.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other theft31.1650.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.690.00%
Other theft27.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1711.76%
Anti-social behaviour37.36-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.550.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202422
June 202419
May 202416
April 202412
March 202421
February 202420
January 202411
December 202319
November 202319
October 202317

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK2 3QB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Santen Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Arrow Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Diddington Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Elba Gate
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gorman Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rimsdale Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Skene Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dunvegan Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sheelin Grove
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fern Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lomond Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Burnmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jersey Drive
    Total1
    Public order1