Total Crime Rate
27.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Jenkins Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 855 local areas in Milton Keynes .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Jenkins Close (MK5 6HX) in the last 12 months was 27.3 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Loughton & Shenley average (73.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jenkins Close (MK5 6HX), the main crime hotspot is near Duncan Grove. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Loughton & Shenley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | East Green Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Aldwycks Close | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Jenkins Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Vache Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Duncan Grove | — |
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