WELSUMMER GROVE, MK5 7GF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 7GF

WELSUMMER GROVE, MK5 7GF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 39.18 per 1,000 population. This MK5 7GF 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 7GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 7GF, encompassing approximately 1888 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK5 7GF area, explore the MK5 7GF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (67.65% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-82.61% decrease)

MK5 7GF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Alton Gate with total crimes: 2

WELSUMMER GROVE, MK5 7GF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5739.1867.65%
Violence and sexual offences530.18-37.50%
Other theft42.65-82.61%
Criminal damage and arson32.12200.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3439.71385.71%
Other theft2318.0064.29%
Violence and sexual offences812.1814.29%
Vehicle crime34.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-57.14%
Public order11.590.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1419.5975.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.41-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.71133.33%
Shoplifting73.71133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft816.94-52.94%
Violence and sexual offences84.2460.00%
Public order54.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.65200.00%
Shoplifting31.5950.00%
Other crime11.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1716.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.00-16.67%
Public order32.65200.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1721.1841.67%
Violence and sexual offences69.00-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.18400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.650.00%
Shoplifting22.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1213.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.35-42.86%
Public order34.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.8255.56%
Other theft67.41-33.33%
Public order43.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.760.00%
Other theft94.76-30.77%
Vehicle crime24.760.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1315.35-18.75%
Violence and sexual offences96.8812.50%
Public order44.76300.00%
Theft from the person12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1616.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 202414
January 20249
December 20239
November 20238

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241

A total of 139 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202423
July 202414
June 20248
May 202417
April 202417
March 202412
February 20246
January 20249
December 202313
November 202316

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202434
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK5 7GF 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. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fossey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bodnant Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1