DARWIN CLOSE, MK5 6FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 6FF

DARWIN CLOSE, MK5 6FF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This MK5 6FF 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 6FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 6FF, encompassing approximately 1662 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

MK5 6FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beddoes Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Evesham Way with total crimes: 6
  • Oldham Rise with total crimes: 2

DARWIN CLOSE, MK5 6FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4325.00%
Bicycle theft19.020.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.03-33.33%
Drugs27.220.00%
Other crime21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.8320.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.83-80.00%
Other crime10.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.24-21.05%
Other crime59.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.010.00%
Burglary13.010.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.4458.33%
Other crime411.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4150.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8371.43%
Criminal damage and arson27.22-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.22-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson44.210.00%
Other crime12.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.230.00%
Other theft111.430.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8311.76%
Criminal damage and arson211.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.03-15.00%
Other crime210.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour212.03-33.33%
Public order21.20-33.33%
Other theft11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.250.00%
Other crime512.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.01200.00%
Public order31.80200.00%
Other theft11.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.040.00%
Other crime412.030.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202418
June 202415
May 202419
April 202412
March 20247
February 202419
January 202419
December 202317
November 202320
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beddoes Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Evesham Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 3. Oldham Rise
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Flamstead Gate
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Kirkwood Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Darwin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langport Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1