Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Matthew Court area has the 25th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 386th highest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Matthew Court (MK5 6HJ) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 37.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 1.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Matthew Court (MK5 6HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Phillip Court, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stafford Grove (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Loughton & Shenley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Wilmin Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Livesey Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Little Meadow | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Little Meadow | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Runford Court | Under investigation |
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