KERCROFT, MK8 8AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8 8AR

KERCROFT, MK8 8AR, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.44 per 1,000 population. This MK8 8AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK8 postcode area, which has experienced 55 crimes and a crime rate of 3.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK8 8AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK8 8AR, encompassing approximately 2149 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

MK8 8AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kepwick with total crimes: 8
  • Medhurst with total crimes: 2
  • Clay Hill with total crimes: 2

KERCROFT, MK8 8AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.79200.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-50.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1685.71%
Vehicle crime46.05300.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4416.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.26200.00%
Public order12.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0520.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.79-33.33%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.440.00%
Vehicle crime32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.400.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.65-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.33-33.33%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime33.72200.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.4411.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.65100.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5180.00%
Shoplifting34.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.44-28.57%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40100.00%
Vehicle crime20.93-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.98-12.50%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Other theft21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-75.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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 MK8 8AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kepwick
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Medhurst
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Clay Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Kercroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Caldewell
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Ellesborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Langton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1