MERLEWOOD DRIVE, MK5 6GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 6GG

MERLEWOOD DRIVE, MK5 6GG, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This MK5 6GG 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 6GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 6GG, encompassing approximately 767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 6GG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beddoes Croft with total crimes: 7
  • Wannamaker Gardens with total crimes: 1
  • Quinn Meadows with total crimes: 1

MERLEWOOD DRIVE, MK5 6GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.73-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson110.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.85-13.33%
Other crime216.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.550.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.0615.38%
Anti-social behaviour219.550.00%
Other crime22.61100.00%
Other theft12.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.06160.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.61-33.33%
Other crime12.610.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.5250.00%
Public order23.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.61-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.34-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson26.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.06-17.65%
Drugs218.250.00%
Public order22.610.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.7688.89%
Other theft222.160.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.730.00%
Other crime12.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.46-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour215.640.00%
Drugs12.610.00%
Other crime11.30-50.00%
Public order11.30-75.00%
Robbery11.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1735.190.00%
Public order422.160.00%
Other crime25.210.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202415
June 202415
May 202413
April 20245
March 20245
February 202414
January 202417
December 20239
November 202312
October 202317

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beddoes Croft
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Wannamaker Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Quinn Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1