Woburn Sands Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands, a built-up area within Milton Keynes, recorded a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 84% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where violent crimes dominate over property offences. The breakdown of reported incidents reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, with four cases recorded, while property crimes—such as other theft—were significantly lower, contributing just 12.5% to the total. This imbalance between violent and property crime is a defining feature of the area’s crime picture, which may be influenced by factors such as the local community’s demographics and the seasonal nature of August as a peak holiday month. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Woburn Sands reported only 0.7 per 1,000, a figure 73% below the national benchmark. This suggests that while occasional incidents occur, the overall prevalence of violent crime remains markedly lower than in other parts of the UK. The seasonal context of August, with its associated influx of tourists and increased social activity, may partially explain the higher proportion of violent offences compared to property crimes. However, the area’s overall safety, as evidenced by its exceptionally low crime rate, continues to position it as a relatively secure environment for residents. The data also reveals that other categories, such as public order and anti-social behaviour, are significantly below UK averages, with the former at 50% below and the latter at 86% below. These figures underscore the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement in maintaining low levels of disruptive behaviour. The combination of these factors—low overall crime rates, a dominance of violent over property crime, and significant underperformance relative to UK averages—illustrates a community that, while not immune to occasional incidents, remains safer than the national average. This profile may be attributed to the area’s character as a largely residential, low-density built-up area within Milton Keynes, where the presence of amenities and infrastructure may contribute to a more stable and less crime-prone environment.

August 2023 marked a significant shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with the latter accounting for 50% of all reported incidents compared to just 12.5% for property crimes. This dominance of violent offences, which included four cases of violence and sexual offences, stands in stark contrast to the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for the same category. The month-on-month changes further illustrate this trend: other theft increased by 100%, rising from zero to one incident, while anti-social behaviour dropped by two-thirds, from three to one. Public order offences also fell by 50%, from four to two. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal dynamics, with August as a peak holiday month potentially influencing social interactions and the likelihood of such incidents. The area’s violent crime rate remains 73% below the UK average, a figure that likely contributes to its overall status as one of the safest places in the country. For residents, the low incidence of property crime—just one incident in the month—may provide reassurance about the security of homes and personal belongings.

August 2023 saw Woburn Sands maintain a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents, a 26.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000. This continued decline places the area firmly below the UK average, with 84% fewer crimes reported than the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 754 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to other parts of the UK. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 6,035 residents of Woburn Sands experienced a crime rate so low that it would take nearly 750 residents to account for a single incident over the month. This suggests that while occasional incidents occur, the overall exposure to crime remains exceptionally low for a town of this size. The contrast with the UK average becomes even starker when examining specific categories, such as violence and sexual offences, which were 73% below the national benchmark. These figures reflect a combination of effective local policing, community engagement, and the area’s demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of stable, long-term residents.