Total Crime Rate
57.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portishead Drive area has the 20th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bletchley West , and the 404th 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 Portishead Drive (MK4 3FN) in the last 12 months was 57.1 per 1,000 residents and was 0.2% 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 20 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 22 (≈ 30.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 340.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portishead Drive (MK4 3FN), the main crime hotspot is near Kelsey Close. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bletchley West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sayers Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lands End Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Dungeness Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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