MK4 4DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 4DF

MK4 4DF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 57.21 per 1,000 population. This MK4 4DF 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 4DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 4DF, encompassing approximately 1468 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK4 4DF area, explore the MK4 4DF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (74.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

MK4 4DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Bretby Chase with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

MK4 4DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6157.2174.29%
Criminal damage and arson541.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.41150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.41-42.86%
Other theft42.72-84.00%
Public order32.72200.00%
Vehicle crime12.04-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3553.12400.00%
Other theft2523.8478.57%
Violence and sexual offences717.030.00%
Vehicle crime44.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-83.33%
Public order11.360.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1431.3355.56%
Anti-social behaviour129.53140.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.1716.67%
Shoplifting74.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.77300.00%
Bicycle theft22.720.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft924.52-52.63%
Shoplifting76.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.09400.00%
Public order53.4166.67%
Burglary13.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1928.605.56%
Violence and sexual offences712.9416.67%
Shoplifting74.77-30.00%
Public order34.77200.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.36-80.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Robbery10.68-66.67%
Drugs10.680.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1832.6950.00%
Shoplifting1012.26233.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.09400.00%
Robbery33.410.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1221.1171.43%
Violence and sexual offences88.17-38.46%
Public order45.450.00%
Shoplifting32.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1325.2085.71%
Shoplifting98.85350.00%
Other theft76.13-22.22%
Public order44.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft918.39-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.1316.67%
Vehicle crime24.770.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%
Shoplifting21.36-33.33%
Burglary21.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-66.67%

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 theft1523.84-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences610.22-33.33%
Public order44.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.72200.00%
Shoplifting32.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.040.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1722.47112.50%
Violence and sexual offences911.5880.00%
Shoplifting36.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.35-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences55.45-50.00%
Public order43.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.72-60.00%
Shoplifting21.36100.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.750.00%
Other theft96.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.130.00%
Public order23.410.00%
Bicycle theft11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202412
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
September 20231

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202425
July 202414
June 20249
May 202419
April 202418
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202317
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202435
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4DF 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. Bretby Chase
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wimborne Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bodnant Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Levens Hall Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1