Total Crime Rate
42.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ethorpe area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Bradwell , and the 296th 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 Ethorpe (MK8 8JS) in the last 12 months was 42.4 per 1,000 residents and was 54.9% lower than the Bradwell average (94.0 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 Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 26.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ethorpe (MK8 8JS), the main crime hotspot is near Kepwick. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bradwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petworth | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ethorpe | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ethorpe | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avington | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Corn Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Kepwick | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petworth | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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