COTTAGE COMMON, MK5 8AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 8AE

COTTAGE COMMON, MK5 8AE, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.60 per 1,000 population. This MK5 8AE 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 8AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 8AE, encompassing approximately 1164 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 8AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 5
  • Leys Road with total crimes: 1

COTTAGE COMMON, MK5 8AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs620.600.00%
Bicycle theft35.1550.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72-33.33%
Public order11.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.02-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.43-76.92%
Public order22.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft21.720.00%
Robbery21.720.00%
Other theft11.72-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.90116.67%
Anti-social behaviour1011.160.00%
Public order58.58150.00%
Other theft24.29100.00%
Bicycle theft21.72-81.82%
Drugs21.72100.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In June 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft1121.461000.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.44-45.45%
Public order25.150.00%
Shoplifting21.720.00%
Drugs11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-80.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.7422.22%
Criminal damage and arson59.4466.67%
Robbery24.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-80.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.62125.00%
Vehicle crime57.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.29150.00%
Bicycle theft44.29300.00%
Public order43.43100.00%
Robbery33.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Shoplifting22.580.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.02-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.580.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.72-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.30-37.50%
Bicycle theft24.29-33.33%
Public order21.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.870.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Bicycle theft33.4350.00%
Vehicle crime22.58-50.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order415.450.00%
Vehicle crime43.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.43-72.73%
Bicycle theft22.58-50.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.440.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Bicycle theft43.430.00%
Vehicle crime23.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
January 20245
November 20235

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202411
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202413
June 20246
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK5 8AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Drugs6
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leys Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Ardys Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Cottage Common
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Milton Keynes Central
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bignell Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1