MK9 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in MK9 3AF

MK9 3AF, Milton Keynes has recorded a total of 88 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 77.02 per 1,000 population. This MK9 3AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader MK9 postcode area, which has experienced 326 crimes and a crime rate of 68.26 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this MK9 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around MK9 3AF, encompassing approximately 1142 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the MK9 3AF area, explore the MK9 3AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (29.63% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)

MK9 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 26
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 21
  • Secklow Gate with total crimes: 12

MK9 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3577.0229.63%
Violence and sexual offences2230.63-26.67%
Public order819.25-38.46%
Bicycle theft77.0075.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.13-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.38-25.00%
Theft from the person22.630.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Drugs21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime11.75-85.71%
Other theft10.88-92.31%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3099.77-21.05%
Shoplifting2726.26-34.15%
Public order1323.63-27.78%
Other theft1311.3862.50%
Criminal damage and arson811.380.00%
Vehicle crime77.0016.67%
Bicycle theft46.1333.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-33.33%
Other crime23.500.00%
Theft from the person21.75-50.00%
Robbery21.75100.00%
Drugs11.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41123.4024.24%
Violence and sexual offences3835.88-11.63%
Public order1833.2628.57%
Criminal damage and arson815.75-33.33%
Other theft87.00-33.33%
Burglary67.00500.00%
Vehicle crime65.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.25-14.29%
Theft from the person45.25-42.86%
Bicycle theft33.50-57.14%
Drugs22.63100.00%
Robbery11.75-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43125.1553.57%
Shoplifting3337.6317.86%
Public order1428.88-12.50%
Other theft1212.2520.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.5020.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.5075.00%
Theft from the person76.13250.00%
Bicycle theft76.1340.00%
Robbery46.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.50-60.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2899.77-30.00%
Shoplifting2824.50-42.86%
Public order1624.5077.78%
Other theft1014.0066.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.7511.11%
Vehicle crime58.7566.67%
Bicycle theft54.38150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.38-33.33%
Robbery43.50100.00%
Theft from the person23.50-66.67%
Drugs11.75-66.67%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49125.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences4042.8833.33%
Public order935.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.8828.57%
Other theft67.88-33.33%
Theft from the person65.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.2550.00%
Burglary45.25300.00%
Vehicle crime33.50-50.00%
Drugs32.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.750.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Robbery21.75-66.67%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49116.4063.33%
Violence and sexual offences3042.883.45%
Public order926.26-18.18%
Other theft97.88-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.880.00%
Drugs66.13500.00%
Robbery65.25200.00%
Vehicle crime65.25-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour45.25100.00%
Theft from the person33.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.63-50.00%
Burglary11.75-66.67%
Other crime10.88-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting30105.907.14%
Violence and sexual offences2926.26-21.62%
Vehicle crime1325.3844.44%
Public order1111.3857.14%
Other theft109.63-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson78.75-12.50%
Theft from the person66.13-25.00%
Bicycle theft45.2533.33%
Burglary33.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.630.00%
Other crime21.75100.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.75-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37107.6532.14%
Shoplifting2832.38-17.65%
Other theft1324.500.00%
Vehicle crime911.3812.50%
Theft from the person87.88-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson87.0014.29%
Public order77.00-56.25%
Bicycle theft36.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.63100.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Possession of weapons21.750.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Drugs10.88-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34110.2721.43%
Violence and sexual offences2829.76-3.45%
Public order1624.5014.29%
Other theft1314.0030.00%
Theft from the person1111.3810.00%
Vehicle crime89.6333.33%
Criminal damage and arson77.0075.00%
Drugs36.13200.00%
Possession of weapons22.63100.00%
Bicycle theft21.750.00%
Burglary11.75-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29106.770.00%
Shoplifting2825.380.00%
Public order1424.500.00%
Theft from the person1012.250.00%
Other theft108.750.00%
Burglary98.750.00%
Vehicle crime67.880.00%
Other crime45.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.500.00%
Bicycle theft22.630.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
February 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 61 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 202311
November 202310

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 382 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202427
July 202441
June 202433
May 202428
April 202449
March 202449
February 202430
January 202428
December 202334
November 202328

A total of 354 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202430
July 202438
June 202443
May 202428
April 202440
March 202430
February 202429
January 202437
December 202328
November 202329

A total of 135 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202418
June 202414
May 202416
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20239

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the MK9 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total26
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Bicycle theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Secklow Gate
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Silbury Boulevard
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Public order1
  • 5. Lower Ninth Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Coltsfoot Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. North Tenth Street
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. North Ninth Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. North Eighth Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saxon Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. North Eleventh Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1