MK5 8GH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 8GH

MK5 8GH, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This MK5 8GH 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 8GH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 8GH, encompassing approximately 1478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK5 8GH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grantham Court with total crimes: 1
  • Angstrom Close with total crimes: 1
  • Cadman Square with total crimes: 1

MK5 8GH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.74-50.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.1233.33%
Other theft32.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.740.00%
Other crime12.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.82300.00%
Other theft32.710.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.06-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.12-12.50%
Public order24.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.120.00%
Other theft15.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.410.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.090.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Grantham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Angstrom Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cadman Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Livesey Hill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Thorwold Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Launceston Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Seebeck Place
    Total1
    Drugs1