MK4 1LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 1LJ

MK4 1LJ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.59 per 1,000 population. This MK4 1LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK4 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK4 1LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 1LJ, encompassing approximately 3036 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

MK4 1LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nettlecombe with total crimes: 4
  • Burholme with total crimes: 3
  • Fadmoor Place with total crimes: 2

MK4 1LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.59-27.27%
Public order32.630.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.59-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour33.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.20130.00%
Public order37.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-60.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In June 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 offences106.2642.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.29400.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.94-41.67%
Drugs22.310.00%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In April 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 offences127.259.09%
Criminal damage and arson43.95300.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.590.00%
Public order33.620.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.59-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson33.6250.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.8950.00%
Other theft25.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.939.09%
Shoplifting33.95200.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.93-8.33%
Possession of weapons23.620.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.230.00%
Public order43.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Shoplifting20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202423
June 202410
May 20247
April 202412
March 202411
February 202411
January 202418
December 202312
November 202311
October 202312

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK4 1LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nettlecombe
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Burholme
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Fadmoor Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Dulverton Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Loxbeare Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Porlock Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Radworthy
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Exebridge
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Morebath Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Croydon Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Watchet Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Hurlstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Swimbridge Lane
    Total1
    Public order1