Total Crime Rate
66.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Morland Drive area has the 26th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 393rd highest 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 Morland Drive (MK8 0NX) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 10.0% 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 25.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -91.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 38.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 26.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Morland Drive (MK8 0NX), the main crime hotspot is near Borough Bridge. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 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 | Public order | Garwood Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Davison Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Singleton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clifton Moor | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Singleton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Borough Bridge | Under investigation |
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