Woburn Sands Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands’ crime rate in April 2023 remained starkly lower than the UK average, with 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents—73.3% below the national figure of 7.5 per 1,000. This performance aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up community within Milton Keynes, where low population density and strong local networks may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The top crime categories were violence and sexual offences (4 incidents, 33.3% of total), vehicle crime (2 incidents, 16.7%), and criminal damage and arson (2 incidents, 16.7%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related offences, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Seasonal context, such as the Easter period and increased outdoor activity during spring, may have influenced patterns from the data. The area’s crime profile is consistent with other rural or semi-rural built-up areas, where community cohesion and limited urban density contribute to lower crime rates. However, the 100% increase in violent crimes, including robbery and anti-social behaviour, highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Woburn Sands’ rate of 0.7 per 1,000 is 73% below the national figure. This underscores the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month rise in certain categories. The data also shows that vehicle crime in Woburn Sands is 33% below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area’s limited reliance on car-centric infrastructure or seasonal factors during the Easter period.

April 2023 saw a 100% increase in robbery, violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour, all of which rose from zero to one incident. This surge in violent crime, though still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, raises questions about localized factors. Concurrently, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns during the Easter period. The most striking anomaly was the 186% increase in possession of weapons offences, which rose from 0 to 1 incident—a figure 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike, though isolated, highlights the need for vigilance in community safety. For residents, the 100% increase in robberies—now at 1 incident—provides a concrete data point to consider when assessing personal safety measures. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes accounting for 41.7% of total incidents, while violent crimes made up 33.3%, a balance that contrasts with the UK’s higher proportion of property-related offences.

Woburn Sands’ crime rate in April 2023 rose to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 33.6% increase from the previous month’s 1.5 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, contrasts with the area’s historically low crime profile compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Daily crime context reveals an average of 0 crimes per day over the month, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Milton Keynes. When scaled to the population, this means residents face a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-503—a statistic that underscores the area’s relative safety despite the month-on-month uptick. The small community’s low crime rate aligns with patterns seen in other rural or semi-rural built-up areas, where social cohesion and limited urban density contribute to reduced crime opportunities. However, the 33.6% rise in the crime rate raises questions about localized factors, such as seasonal changes during the Easter period or shifts in community activity. The population context further reinforces this: with 6,035 residents, the area’s low crime rate reflects its character as a tightly knit, low-density community where informal social controls may play a role in maintaining safety.