WHITELEY CRESCENT, MK3 5DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 5DQ

WHITELEY CRESCENT, MK3 5DQ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.51 per 1,000 population. This MK3 5DQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK3 postcode area, which has experienced 170 crimes and a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK3 5DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 5DQ, encompassing approximately 2176 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK3 5DQ area, explore the MK3 5DQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK3 5DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Buckingham Road with total crimes: 2
  • St Andrews Road with total crimes: 2

WHITELEY CRESCENT, MK3 5DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.51-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.6566.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.59-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.890.00%
Shoplifting63.22200.00%
Public order12.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3540.00%
Other theft23.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Shoplifting20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.050.00%
Shoplifting42.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.840.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.1425.00%
Drugs22.300.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.5133.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0525.00%
Shoplifting32.30-40.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.4325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.30-20.00%
Theft from the person21.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-16.67%
Shoplifting42.30-63.64%
Public order11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK3 5DQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckingham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Andrews Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Patricks Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Selbourne Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1