MK3 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 5JH

MK3 5JH, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This MK3 5JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK3 postcode area, which has experienced 184 crimes and a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK3 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 5JH, encompassing approximately 3599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK3 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knaresborough Court with total crimes: 3
  • Caernarvon Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

MK3 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.39-16.67%
Other crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.560.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.17100.00%
Shoplifting41.6733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Public order20.560.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In June 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.720.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.83-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Public order20.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.95225.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Shoplifting30.83-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.28266.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.06-20.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0025.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Shoplifting30.830.00%
Drugs20.830.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11100.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5625.00%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other theft20.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.4533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%
Vehicle crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.45100.00%
Shoplifting31.670.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.78-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.720.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 202413
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 202410
December 20238
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 202411
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Knaresborough Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Caernarvon Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hunstanton Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Pevensey Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Patricks Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Aidans Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Wetherby Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1