UPPER WOOD CLOSE, MK5 7GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 7GH

UPPER WOOD CLOSE, MK5 7GH, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This MK5 7GH 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 7GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 7GH, encompassing approximately 1852 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 7GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Alton Gate with total crimes: 2
  • Fossey Close with total crimes: 2

UPPER WOOD CLOSE, MK5 7GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.48-20.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Public order10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.56-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.02-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7940.00%
Public order53.78150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.700.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences55.94150.00%
Public order22.70100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-66.67%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.48-33.33%
Public order33.2450.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.5612.50%
Public order24.86100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.020.00%
Vehicle crime24.320.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.4814.29%
Public order24.320.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9475.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.780.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order55.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

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June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7GH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fossey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bodnant Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1