DOWNLAND, MK8 8JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK8 8JG

DOWNLAND, MK8 8JG, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This MK8 8JG 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 8JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK8 8JG, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

MK8 8JG 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

DOWNLAND, MK8 8JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.80250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9850.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.530.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-84.62%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences1311.9085.71%
Vehicle crime45.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-50.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences78.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.98200.00%
Other theft32.5550.00%
Shoplifting11.280.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3583.33%
Vehicle crime24.68-33.33%
Other theft20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.85100.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5550.00%
Vehicle crime31.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.85-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

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 offences96.8012.50%
Other theft23.830.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.380.00%
Vehicle crime23.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9560.00%
Shoplifting33.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

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 offences55.95-54.55%
Other theft32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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 offences117.6557.14%
Vehicle crime34.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.980.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 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 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202413
June 20247
May 202411
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20248
December 20238
November 20235
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK8 8JG 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. Kercroft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1