MK5 7LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 7LR

MK5 7LR, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 59.17 per 1,000 population. This MK5 7LR 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 7LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 7LR, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (74.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

MK5 7LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 62
  • Bretby Chase with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

MK5 7LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6159.1774.29%
Criminal damage and arson542.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.48-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.4866.67%
Other theft43.48-84.00%
Public order32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3554.29400.00%
Other theft2524.3678.57%
Violence and sexual offences817.4014.29%
Vehicle crime35.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-72.73%
Public order12.090.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1429.9340.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.74175.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.6640.00%
Shoplifting74.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.87200.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1025.75-47.37%
Shoplifting76.960.00%
Public order64.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.18-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Other crime12.780.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1929.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.2350.00%
Shoplifting76.26-30.00%
Public order34.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.09-80.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Robbery10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1935.5058.33%
Shoplifting1013.23233.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.96-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.48200.00%
Robbery32.090.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1222.2771.43%
Violence and sexual offences98.35-25.00%
Public order56.2625.00%
Shoplifting33.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.0650.00%
Shoplifting98.35350.00%
Other theft76.26-22.22%
Public order44.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78100.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft918.79-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.2633.33%
Vehicle crime25.570.00%
Public order21.39-50.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Shoplifting21.39-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1522.97-11.76%
Violence and sexual offences610.44-33.33%
Public order44.18300.00%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1722.97112.50%
Violence and sexual offences911.8350.00%
Shoplifting36.2650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.70-83.33%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft818.100.00%
Public order65.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.180.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 202412
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 202411
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 159 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202425
July 202414
June 202410
May 202419
April 202419
March 202412
February 20247
January 20249
December 202315
November 202317
October 20238

A total of 149 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202461
August 202435
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 202410
March 20243
February 20249
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241

A total of 6 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
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK5 7LR 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. Bretby Chase
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Wimborne Crescent
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 5. Alton Gate
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fossey Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Butcher Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Oxhouse Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bodnant Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1