THE OVAL, MK6 2TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK6 2TX

THE OVAL, MK6 2TX, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.75 per 1,000 population. This MK6 2TX 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 2TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK6 2TX, encompassing approximately 2590 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK6 2TX area, explore the MK6 2TX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

MK6 2TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

THE OVAL, MK6 2TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.7530.77%
Bicycle theft106.56900.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.86250.00%
Other theft42.70100.00%
Vehicle crime31.5450.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9662.50%
Possession of weapons35.020.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.77100.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-33.33%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.6560.00%
Public order43.090.00%
Other theft31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.72-61.54%
Shoplifting41.93100.00%
Public order41.540.00%
Other theft21.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.898.33%
Public order45.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Other theft31.54-40.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Theft from the person20.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8120.00%
Public order74.6375.00%
Other theft52.7025.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-71.43%
Theft from the person10.77-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.51-47.37%
Vehicle crime73.86250.00%
Public order42.7033.33%
Other theft41.54300.00%
Drugs31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.7446.15%
Shoplifting37.33-62.50%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Public order31.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.128.33%
Shoplifting85.0260.00%
Public order43.09300.00%
Other theft21.54100.00%
Theft from the person20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.03-25.00%
Shoplifting54.63-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.9350.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Other theft10.77-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.82-23.81%
Shoplifting96.18-10.00%
Other theft43.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Public order20.77-50.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.980.00%
Shoplifting108.110.00%
Public order43.860.00%
Other theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202413
July 20248
June 20245
May 202413
April 202412
March 202410
February 202419
January 202413
December 202312
November 202316
October 202321

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 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
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK6 2TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total11
    Bicycle theft7
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Brearley Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Chaffron Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Tyson Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Oval
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Ulyett Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hearne Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Barnes Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Douglas Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Duckworth Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Century Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Ludgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fryday Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Illingworth Place
    Total1
    Public order1