MK3 7LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 7LY

MK3 7LY, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This MK3 7LY 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 7LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 7LY, encompassing approximately 4409 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK3 7LY area, explore the MK3 7LY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK3 7LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Peebles Place with total crimes: 5
  • Hinton Court with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

MK3 7LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.08150.00%
Burglary31.13200.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Other theft20.450.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.6212.50%
Vehicle crime64.08200.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Other theft20.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.03-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.63300.00%
Other theft30.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences288.85133.33%
Bicycle theft26.35100.00%
Public order20.45100.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other crime10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-66.67%

In May 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 offences124.999.09%
Criminal damage and arson32.72-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Drugs10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

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 offences116.80-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-33.33%
Public order30.9150.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.40200.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Burglary20.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.230.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences206.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.5850.00%
Other theft43.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91100.00%
Public order20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

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 offences104.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.27100.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Other theft20.68-33.33%
Drugs10.450.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences145.900.00%
Other theft33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Public order20.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.45100.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.580.00%
Vehicle crime53.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202418
July 202416
June 202428
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 202420
January 202415
December 202310
November 202314
October 202314

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231

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 7LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Peebles Place
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hinton Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Glamorgan Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Somerset Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Middlesex Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dorchester Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hampshire Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lothian Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cleeve Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Furness Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Torre Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Whitby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Shaftesbury Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Ayr Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wemyss Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Selkirk Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1