Woburn Sands Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Woburn Sands during May 2023 reveals a distinct pattern characterised by property-related offences dominating the profile. Of the 7 total crimes reported, 4 were property crimes — primarily vehicle crime, which accounted for 42.9% of all incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where vehicle crime constitutes only 11% of total crimes. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents — 85% below the UK average — underscores its status as a relatively safe built-up area. The most common crime was vehicle-related, with 3 incidents recorded, a figure that is 11% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s location within Milton Keynes, where transport infrastructure and commuter activity could contribute to vehicle crime. Conversely, violent crime and sexual offences were significantly lower, with 2 incidents (0.3 per 1,000) — 89% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This could reflect the area’s smaller population, limited nightlife, and strong community cohesion. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also fell below UK averages, suggesting that the built-up area’s characteristics, such as its proximity to rural zones and lower population density, may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in May, including longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may have influenced the rise in vehicle crime, though the overall trend remains one of low incidence. The low crime rate, combined with the property-centric profile, illustrates an area where local policing and community engagement likely play a significant role in maintaining safety.

May 2023 saw a 50% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 3 incidents. This contrasts with a 50% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 2 to 1, and a similar decrease in violence and sexual offences, halving from 4 to 2. The shift in crime mix reveals a property-centric profile, with vehicle crime accounting for 42.9% of total incidents — a stark departure from the UK average, where vehicle crime constitutes 11% of all crimes. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as the area’s proximity to transport routes or its status as a built-up area within Milton Keynes, where vehicle-related incidents are more concentrated. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Woburn Sands (0.3 per 1,000) is 89% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to the area’s smaller population, lower population density, or the absence of high-risk environments like late-night venues. For residents, the 1-in-862 monthly exposure figure offers a tangible sense of the area’s safety relative to its size.

Woburn Sands' crime rate in May 2023 (1.2 per 1,000) marked a 41.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.0 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, though the month-on-month shifts reveal nuanced patterns. Daily crime context shows an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a uniquely quiet rhythm compared to larger urban areas. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 862 residents — a statistic that contextualises safety in terms of population density. With a population of 6,035, the area’s small size and low crime rate likely contribute to a sense of community oversight. The contrast with UK averages further underscores the area’s distinctiveness: while vehicle crime is 11% above the UK average, violent crime is 89% below, illustrating a divergence in local risk factors. This balance may reflect the built-up area’s characteristics, such as limited nightlife and strong local policing presence, which could help explain the absence of more typical urban crime trends.