WALNEY PLACE, MK4 3BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 3BG

WALNEY PLACE, MK4 3BG, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.53 per 1,000 population. This MK4 3BG 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 3BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 3BG, encompassing approximately 1970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK4 3BG area, explore the MK4 3BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (58) incidents (65.71% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (-79.17% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK4 3BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Wimborne Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Levens Hall Drive with total crimes: 1

WALNEY PLACE, MK4 3BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5835.5365.71%
Other theft529.44-79.17%
Violence and sexual offences22.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3537.05400.00%
Other theft2417.7671.43%
Violence and sexual offences412.18100.00%
Vehicle crime32.030.00%
Public order21.52-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1416.75100.00%
Shoplifting77.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.55400.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.52-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft710.66-61.11%
Shoplifting73.5516.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.550.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1817.260.00%
Shoplifting69.14-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.05-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.52200.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1822.3363.64%
Shoplifting99.14200.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.57250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.550.00%
Robbery32.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1110.6622.22%
Shoplifting35.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft913.700.00%
Shoplifting94.57350.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.57100.00%
Public order22.03-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft99.14-40.00%
Public order34.570.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1516.24-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences67.6120.00%
Public order33.05200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1814.72100.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.14-44.44%
Shoplifting22.540.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft914.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 157 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202424
July 202414
June 20247
May 202418
April 202418
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 202315
November 202318
October 20239

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202435
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK4 3BG 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. Wimborne Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Levens Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Rushfields Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oldcastle Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dungeness Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1