BUCKFAST AVENUE, MK3 6NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 6NB

BUCKFAST AVENUE, MK3 6NB, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.28 per 1,000 population. This MK3 6NB 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 6NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 6NB, encompassing approximately 3978 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK3 6NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dorchester Avenue with total crimes: 2

BUCKFAST AVENUE, MK3 6NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.28-50.00%
Burglary42.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Public order10.75-85.71%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8150.00%
Public order74.520.00%
Vehicle crime51.76400.00%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Bicycle theft21.010.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.02300.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences186.28157.14%
Vehicle crime24.52100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-66.67%

In May 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 offences73.27-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In April 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 offences106.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.51400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-66.67%
Other crime20.750.00%
Public order20.50-33.33%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.79-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson92.51350.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Shoplifting20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.28100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-80.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.0450.00%
Other theft53.77150.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.51300.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Public order20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-25.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.030.00%
Vehicle crime62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202412
June 202418
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 202421
January 202415
December 202310
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Somerset Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dorchester Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hampshire Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Highfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cheneys Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Banburies Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleeve Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Furness Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Torre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shaftesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Wemyss Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Selkirk Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Spenlows Road
    Total1
    Burglary1