MK4 4EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK4 4EN

MK4 4EN, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.31 per 1,000 population. This MK4 4EN 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 4EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK4 4EN, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK4 4EN area, explore the MK4 4EN 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 4EN 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 4EN 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
Shoplifting6149.3174.29%
Criminal damage and arson535.80400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.93150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.93-50.00%
Other theft42.35-84.00%
Public order32.35200.00%
Vehicle crime11.76-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

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
Shoplifting3546.37400.00%
Other theft2520.5478.57%
Violence and sexual offences814.6714.29%
Vehicle crime44.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-81.82%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1427.0055.56%
Anti-social behaviour118.22120.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.4616.67%
Shoplifting74.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.11300.00%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Public order11.17-80.00%

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 theft921.13-52.63%
Shoplifting75.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.52400.00%
Public order52.9366.67%
Burglary12.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

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 theft1924.655.56%
Violence and sexual offences711.1516.67%
Shoplifting74.11-30.00%
Public order34.11200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-83.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 theft1828.7638.46%
Shoplifting1010.57233.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.87500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.52-25.00%
Robbery33.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%

In March 2024, 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 theft1318.7885.71%
Violence and sexual offences87.63-38.46%
Public order44.700.00%
Shoplifting32.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 offences1321.7262.50%
Shoplifting97.63350.00%
Other theft75.28-22.22%
Public order44.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.350.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft917.02-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.28-38.46%
Vehicle crime24.700.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Shoplifting21.17-33.33%
Burglary21.17100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1524.07-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences138.808.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.63200.00%
Public order31.76200.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.760.00%
Theft from the person11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1721.72112.50%
Violence and sexual offences129.98140.00%
Shoplifting37.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 theft814.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.700.00%
Public order42.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.350.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20248
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 202312
October 20235

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 158 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 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 202413
February 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 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

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
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

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 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

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 4EN 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