THE HIGH STREET, MK8 8HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8 8HA

THE HIGH STREET, MK8 8HA, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population. This MK8 8HA 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 8HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK8 8HA, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK8 8HA area, explore the MK8 8HA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

MK8 8HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kepwick with total crimes: 8
  • Dorton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Medhurst with total crimes: 2

THE HIGH STREET, MK8 8HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.63100.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1887.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-80.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour62.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.780.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.8185.71%
Other theft33.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-33.33%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.07150.00%
Vehicle crime31.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In March 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 offences75.04-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.74-43.75%
Other theft22.670.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.1177.78%
Burglary34.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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 offences95.0428.57%
Shoplifting32.670.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.74-36.36%
Other theft32.07200.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, 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 offences115.6322.22%
Vehicle crime33.260.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 202416
December 20239
November 20237
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 4 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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
March 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 MK8 8HA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kepwick
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Dorton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Medhurst
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clay Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Swallowfield
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Kercroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Caldewell
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Burewelle
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1