MK5 8HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 8HE

MK5 8HE, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This MK5 8HE 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 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 8HE, encompassing approximately 1652 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK5 8HE area, explore the MK5 8HE 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 (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK5 8HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Olde Bell Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cavendish Court with total crimes: 2

MK5 8HE 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.08-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.420.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8775.00%
Other theft24.240.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.6833.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.42300.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2322.40187.50%
Violence and sexual offences313.92-66.67%
Public order31.8250.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.34125.00%
Shoplifting85.450.00%
Other theft24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-50.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.4550.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.61-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.11-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Other theft21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.68150.00%
Burglary26.050.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences45.45100.00%
Vehicle crime22.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.8750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-75.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.840.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Olde Bell Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cavendish Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gurney Close
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Robertson Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Higgs Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Tresham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Paynes Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1