BIRKDALE CLOSE, MK3 7RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 7RF

BIRKDALE CLOSE, MK3 7RF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.68 per 1,000 population. This MK3 7RF 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 7RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 7RF, encompassing approximately 3343 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK3 7RF 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

BIRKDALE CLOSE, MK3 7RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.7966.67%
Public order21.500.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.68350.00%
Shoplifting42.6933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.2050.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

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 crime34.490.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order20.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-77.78%
Other theft10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.38200.00%
Shoplifting32.69-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting115.98266.67%
Other theft33.29200.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences65.68200.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.09-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4844.44%
Criminal damage and arson43.89100.00%
Shoplifting31.200.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-50.00%

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 offences65.38200.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.60-60.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.500.00%
Public order30.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 202413
December 20239
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
November 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK3 7RF 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. Cam Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hunstanton Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Turnberry Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Birkdale Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Pevensey Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. St Andrews Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. St Patricks Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Lovatt Drive
    Total1
    Public order1