WATERFORD CLOSE, MK3 7WG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK3 7WG

WATERFORD CLOSE, MK3 7WG, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.18 per 1,000 population. This MK3 7WG 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 7WG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK3 7WG, encompassing approximately 3777 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK3 7WG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Somerset Close with total crimes: 3
  • Lothian Close with total crimes: 2
  • Challacombe with total crimes: 2

WATERFORD CLOSE, MK3 7WG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.18-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6857.14%
Public order42.910.00%
Burglary41.060.00%
Vehicle crime31.06200.00%
Shoplifting30.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.18-58.82%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.2188.89%
Burglary44.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Public order30.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.79200.00%
Public order30.79200.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.0320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.18-40.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In February 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 offences105.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.650.00%
Burglary11.32-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.76-11.11%
Vehicle crime42.12300.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7612.50%
Public order22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.500.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.290.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 202417
May 20249
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20239
November 20238
October 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK3 7WG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Somerset Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lothian Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Challacombe
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Dorset Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lincolnshire Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ayr Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Simonsbath
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tay Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1