MELROSE AVENUE, MK3 6PA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 6PA

MELROSE AVENUE, MK3 6PA, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This MK3 6PA 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 6PA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 6PA, encompassing approximately 4145 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK3 6PA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bushy Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 3

MELROSE AVENUE, MK3 6PA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.27-16.67%
Burglary43.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.1750.00%
Vehicle crime44.34300.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Bicycle theft20.720.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Other theft20.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.48-33.33%
Other crime20.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.89200.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.55100.00%
Burglary23.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.75-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour62.65500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-66.67%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Other theft10.480.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.96-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson93.38800.00%
Public order32.170.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences195.7946.15%
Vehicle crime24.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.7918.18%
Other theft33.1450.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.24-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7957.14%
Anti-social behaviour42.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9650.00%
Other theft20.72-50.00%
Public order20.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.58-12.50%
Other theft41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Public order20.48100.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime20.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202418
July 202412
June 202416
May 20248
April 202411
March 202414
February 202419
January 202413
December 202311
November 20237
October 20238

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

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 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20239

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 6PA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bushy Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Somerset Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dorchester Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hampshire Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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