SANTA CRUZ AVENUE, MK3 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 5GL

SANTA CRUZ AVENUE, MK3 5GL, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.77 per 1,000 population. This MK3 5GL 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 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 5GL, encompassing approximately 2060 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK3 5GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hopkins Road with total crimes: 3
  • Montserrat Court with total crimes: 2
  • Missenden Street with total crimes: 2

SANTA CRUZ AVENUE, MK3 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8850.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.37-25.00%
Other theft31.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.97-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.31-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.4333.33%
Vehicle crime21.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 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 offences68.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.460.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.82-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94200.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8525.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9133.33%
Burglary11.94-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40-40.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.8866.67%
Vehicle crime22.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.40200.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 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
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hopkins Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Montserrat Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Missenden Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bonaire Grange
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hainan Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Santa Cruz Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dimmock Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Perry Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. King Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Guyana Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Shetland Meadows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sumatra Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1