Woburn Sands Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Woburn Sands recorded 6 crimes across a population of 6,035 residents, translating to a crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This figure is 86.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s relatively low risk of criminal activity. The breakdown of incidents reveals that violent and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, with three reported cases. Public order offences followed closely, contributing 33.3% of the total, while other theft made up 16.7%. These proportions contrast sharply with national averages, where violence and sexual offences are 2.6 per 1,000 (81% below Woburn Sands’ rate), public order offences are 0.5 per 1,000 (38% below), and other theft is 0.6 per 1,000 (65% below). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower volume of crimes typically associated with outdoor or high-traffic environments. However, the increase in violent and sexual offences compared to the previous month suggests that interpersonal factors may play a role. The area’s compact, low-density nature, typical of smaller suburbs within Milton Keynes, may further explain the absence of property crimes like burglary or vehicle-related theft, which are more common in densely populated or commercial hubs. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime types highlights the need for localized insights into community dynamics and potential interventions.

January 2024 saw notable increases in specific crime categories. Public order offences rose by 100% compared to the previous month, moving from 0 to 2 incidents. Other theft also doubled, with one reported case, while violent and sexual offences increased by 50%, rising from 2 to 3. These shifts suggest a slight uptick in incidents involving interpersonal conflict or disorder, though the overall crime rate remains exceptionally low. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Woburn Sands are 81% below the national rate, public order offences are 38% below, and other theft is 65% below. This divergence may reflect the area’s compact nature and limited commercial density, which reduce opportunities for crimes like shoplifting or vehicle-related theft. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the absence of property crimes—only one instance of other theft was reported, a figure that is 65% lower than the UK average for this category.

Woburn Sands maintained a stable crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in criminal activity over the two-month period. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population size of 6,035 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 1,006 residents, a metric that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, the area’s rate is 86.5% lower, a disparity that highlights the unique characteristics of Woburn Sands. Its status as a smaller, low-density suburb within Milton Keynes may contribute to this pattern, with fewer high-traffic areas or concentrated populations that often correlate with higher crime rates. The low volume of incidents also aligns with the seasonal context of January, a month typically marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.