MK5 8HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK5 8HH

MK5 8HH, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.98 per 1,000 population. This MK5 8HH 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 8HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK5 8HH, encompassing approximately 1892 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK5 8HH area, explore the MK5 8HH 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 (0.00% decrease)

MK5 8HH 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 8HH 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 offences48.98-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.110.00%
Burglary21.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8175.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.870.00%
Bicycle theft22.11-33.33%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

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
Shoplifting2321.67187.50%
Violence and sexual offences412.16-55.56%
Bicycle theft32.110.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Burglary11.06-50.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

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 offences915.33350.00%
Shoplifting84.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.230.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.06-50.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime66.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-50.00%

In March 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 offences47.40-33.33%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.590.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.57-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.17200.00%
Other theft21.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.4680.00%
Vehicle crime34.760.00%
Public order21.590.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2866.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.640.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.760.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.110.00%
Shoplifting21.590.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 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
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8HH 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. Benbow Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. London Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. The Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1