PICKERING DRIVE, MK4 2JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 2JU

PICKERING DRIVE, MK4 2JU, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 40.53 per 1,000 population. This MK4 2JU 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 2JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 2JU, encompassing approximately 1603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (54) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK4 2JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Oxhouse Court with total crimes: 1
  • Lastingham Grove with total crimes: 1

PICKERING DRIVE, MK4 2JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5440.5358.82%
Other theft433.67-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences32.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3443.02385.71%
Other theft2221.2046.67%
Anti-social behaviour313.72-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1518.70114.29%
Shoplifting79.35133.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.74-33.33%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711.22-58.82%
Shoplifting34.36200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1716.836.25%
Violence and sexual offences610.60-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.74-33.33%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1619.3360.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.98133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1010.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences36.23-57.14%
Public order21.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.85-36.36%
Other theft64.36-40.00%
Public order33.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.8337.50%
Other theft106.86-23.08%
Other crime26.230.00%
Public order21.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1316.83-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences88.1114.29%
Public order34.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1616.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.98-12.50%
Possession of weapons14.360.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.470.00%
Other theft84.990.00%
Public order14.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20237
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202422
July 202415
June 20247
May 202417
April 202416
March 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 202313
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202434
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK4 2JU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total62
    Shoplifting54
    Other theft4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lastingham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hartington Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1