Total Crime Rate
224.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portland Drive area has the 16th highest crime rate of 111 local areas in Broughton , and the 71st highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portland Drive (MK15 9LP) in the last 12 months was 224.4 per 1,000 residents and was 205.4% higher than the Broughton average (73.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 29 (≈ 141.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 31.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portland Drive (MK15 9LP), the main crime hotspot is near Grimbold Court. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Broughton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Bentall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grimbold Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grimbold Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Grimbold Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grimbold Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Grimbold Court | Under investigation |
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