DOWNING CLOSE, MK3 6EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 6EP

DOWNING CLOSE, MK3 6EP, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This MK3 6EP 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 6EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 6EP, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK3 6EP area, explore the MK3 6EP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-68.75% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

MK3 6EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Duncombe Street with total crimes: 5
  • Locke Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

DOWNING CLOSE, MK3 6EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.00-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson52.50400.00%
Burglary12.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.0045.45%
Violence and sexual offences48.00-20.00%
Public order22.00-33.33%
Theft from the person11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.0037.50%
Violence and sexual offences55.50-54.55%
Public order32.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour85.5060.00%
Other theft24.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.00-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.50400.00%
Other theft32.500.00%
Possession of weapons21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5042.86%
Criminal damage and arson35.000.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 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 offences79.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.00-20.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.00-44.44%
Burglary42.5033.33%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5080.00%
Burglary34.50200.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences56.500.00%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Other theft11.00-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.000.00%
Public order42.500.00%
Other theft42.000.00%
Theft from the person22.000.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202411
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 202411
May 20247
April 202410
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK3 6EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Duncombe Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Locke Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Girton Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Gilbert Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Roche Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Corrigan Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wilton Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Welchman Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tiltman Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Selwyn Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1