MK4 4DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 4DL

MK4 4DL, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.22 per 1,000 population. This MK4 4DL 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 4DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 4DL, encompassing approximately 2347 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

MK4 4DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bretby Chase with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Wimborne Crescent with total crimes: 4

MK4 4DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.22600.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.98-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.13150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.130.00%
Public order21.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.370.00%
Other theft42.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.700.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-75.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.5233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.41-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.980.00%
Public order11.28-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.330.00%
Public order64.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56100.00%
Other theft42.56100.00%
Shoplifting41.70-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Drugs21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.20100.00%
Shoplifting84.26-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Robbery10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.5050.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.13200.00%
Public order21.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.65-35.71%
Shoplifting63.83-45.45%
Public order42.560.00%
Other theft21.70100.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.48250.00%
Shoplifting115.96175.00%
Public order44.69300.00%
Vehicle crime11.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.70-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.70200.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.0710.00%
Shoplifting44.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7050.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Drugs10.85-66.67%

In October 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs35.540.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.850.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 20245
March 20249
February 202414
January 20244
December 202311
November 202310
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK4 4DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bretby Chase
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wimborne Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Davis Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wannamaker Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Quinn Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bodnant Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1