WATLING STREET, MK5 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 6AL

WATLING STREET, MK5 6AL, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This MK5 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK5 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK5 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 6AL, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK5 6AL area, explore the MK5 6AL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Olde Bell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cavendish Court with total crimes: 2

WATLING STREET, MK5 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.080.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.080.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2240.00%
Theft from the person23.60100.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2323.13187.50%
Violence and sexual offences511.82-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.57200.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Public order31.54200.00%
Burglary21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Other theft21.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.11100.00%
Other theft33.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.54-66.67%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-83.33%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.08-40.00%
Burglary11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.22-58.33%
Other theft32.5750.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.8871.43%
Criminal damage and arson36.17200.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6840.00%
Public order23.600.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.6325.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-66.67%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.71-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.76350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.630.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.570.00%
Shoplifting21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 202423
May 20248
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK5 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Olde Bell Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Forthill Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Robertson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tresham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paynes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Benbow Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1