Crime Rates at Westwood Close, Great Holm, Milton Keynes, MK8 9EE

Westwood Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Loughton & Shenley , and the 103rd 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 Westwood Close (MK8 9EE) in the last 12 months was 22.5 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westwood Close (MK8 9EE), the main crime hotspot is near Dorton Close. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.