MK6 1BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK6 1BU

MK6 1BU, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 population. This MK6 1BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK6 postcode area, which has experienced 317 crimes and a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK6 1BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK6 1BU, encompassing approximately 1466 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK6 1BU area, explore the MK6 1BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

MK6 1BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 5
  • The Oval with total crimes: 2

MK6 1BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.9120.00%
Vehicle crime34.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-40.00%
Bicycle theft22.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.91-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences53.410.00%
Public order23.41100.00%
Other theft11.36-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.0528.57%
Violence and sexual offences56.14-16.67%
Other theft33.41200.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.360.00%
Public order11.36-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting713.64-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.77-45.45%
Public order24.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.36-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.5010.00%
Shoplifting87.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour35.450.00%
Bicycle theft22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.36-33.33%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Public order11.36-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.4566.67%
Shoplifting76.82-12.50%
Public order64.77500.00%
Vehicle crime34.0950.00%
Other theft32.050.00%
Robbery12.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting817.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.45-14.29%
Other theft34.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.05100.00%
Theft from the person21.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.36-50.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.3616.67%
Shoplifting64.77-33.33%
Burglary34.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Public order21.36-33.33%
Other theft11.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting916.3680.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.1420.00%
Public order34.090.00%
Other theft22.05100.00%
Theft from the person11.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.55-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences53.4166.67%
Burglary23.41100.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.68-15.38%
Other theft37.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.05-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences118.860.00%
Vehicle crime27.500.00%
Public order11.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20246
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311
October 202313

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK6 1BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. The Oval
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Barnes Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Duckworth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1