THE APPROACH, MK8 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8 8BJ

THE APPROACH, MK8 8BJ, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This MK8 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK8 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1634 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK8 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Medhurst with total crimes: 2
  • Clay Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Kercroft with total crimes: 1

THE APPROACH, MK8 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.28200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-33.33%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.12-72.73%
Vehicle crime21.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2483.33%
Vehicle crime36.73200.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.67400.00%
Public order13.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.510.00%
Public order23.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.84100.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.67-50.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime33.67200.00%
Drugs11.840.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3414.29%
Vehicle crime14.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5140.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.280.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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 offences59.18-16.67%
Other theft33.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.730.00%
Other theft23.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Medhurst
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clay Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Kercroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Ellesborough Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Langton Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1