MK5 8ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 8ES

MK5 8ES, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.63 per 1,000 population. This MK5 8ES 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 8ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 8ES, encompassing approximately 1891 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK5 8ES area, explore the MK5 8ES Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 8ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Burchard Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Olde Bell Lane with total crimes: 2

MK5 8ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.63-28.57%
Burglary32.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5175.00%
Other theft43.700.00%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.11100.00%
Bicycle theft21.06-33.33%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2321.14187.50%
Violence and sexual offences412.160.00%
Public order42.11300.00%
Bicycle theft32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.23100.00%
Vehicle crime32.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-66.67%
Burglary21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.87200.00%
Vehicle crime43.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-66.67%
Other theft11.06-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.99-14.29%
Other theft33.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.63-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.10100.00%
Vehicle crime64.230.00%
Other theft23.170.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft21.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.34-50.00%
Public order22.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.990.00%
Public order34.230.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20242

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 202423
May 20248
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Burchard Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Olde Bell Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gurney Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tresham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Paynes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Benbow Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mansell Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Primatt Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thorwold Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. London Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Leys Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1