Crime Rates at Cardwell Close, Emerson Valley, Milton Keynes, MK4 2LB

Cardwell Close area has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West , and the 405th lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Cardwell Close (MK4 2LB) in the last 12 months was 57.3 per 1,000 residents and was 0.6% higher than the Bletchley West average (57.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Cardwell Close (MK4 2LB), the main crime hotspot is near Buzzacott Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.