Woburn Sands Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands’ crime rate in November 2023 stood at 0.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 89.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently low level of criminal activity, characteristic of the area’s small, built-up nature within Milton Keynes. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 60% of all incidents (3 cases), while property crimes made up the remaining 40% (1 case). This distribution is notable given the area’s limited retail and commercial infrastructure, which typically correlates with lower rates of theft and burglary. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000) further underscores Woburn Sands’ safety, with its rate 81% below the national benchmark. However, the category of 'Other crime'—which includes anti-social behaviour and public order offences—rose to 0.2 per 1,000, 54% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly may be attributed to the transient nature of November events, which could temporarily elevate incidents of disorder. Despite these fluctuations, the area’s overall crime profile remains far below national averages, reinforcing its status as a low-risk community. The low volume of crimes—only 5 in total—suggests that local policing and community engagement strategies are effective, though the slight uptick in 'Other crime' warrants cautious monitoring.

November 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'Other crime' compared to the previous month, rising from 0 to 1 incident. This category, which includes offences like anti-social behaviour and public order violations, may partly explain the 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 5 to 3. The shift in crime mix highlights a potential reallocation of criminal activity, though the overall rate of violent crime (0.5 per 1,000) remains 81% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime also declined by 50%, from 2 to 1, maintaining its position 60% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. However, 'Other crime' in Woburn Sands exceeded the UK average by 54%, with a rate of 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests local factors—such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night or increased foot traffic during Black Friday shopping—may have influenced this category. Residents should remain vigilant for uncharacteristic public disturbances, particularly in areas with higher transient activity.

Woburn Sands recorded a crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, a 50.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000. This represents a sharp decline in overall criminal activity, though the absolute number of crimes remains low, with only 5 reported across the month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to broader UK trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Given the population of 6,035, the low frequency of crimes suggests that residents face minimal risk compared to larger urban centres. This pattern aligns with Woburn Sands’ status as a small, low-density community within Milton Keynes, where crime tends to be sparse due to lower population density and community-oriented policing efforts. The contrast with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000 further reinforces the area’s safety, though the local context must be considered when interpreting such figures.