Woburn Sands Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands’ crime profile in May 2024 reveals a striking dominance of property-related offences, with 11 out of 15 total crimes falling into this category. This balance of crime types offers insight into the area’s character: a small, built-up part of Milton Keynes where vehicle crime and criminal damage are more prevalent than violent offences. The area’s crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents is 70.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests effective local crime prevention strategies or a demographic profile that naturally reduces exposure to certain crimes. Property crimes, particularly vehicle-related incidents and criminal damage, may be influenced by the area’s infrastructure, such as its proximity to transport routes or the presence of commercial properties. Meanwhile, the significantly lower rates of violent crime, including an 89% reduction below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, could reflect the area’s compact size and community-oriented environment, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor activity may contribute to the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, while the drop in violent crime could be linked to reduced alcohol-related incidents or changes in social patterns during the month.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike may reflect seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor activity in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour each doubled from April, though both remain significantly below UK averages. Vehicle crime, the second most common offence, was 49% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to local infrastructure or traffic patterns. Violent crimes fell by 50%, aligning with the broader trend of property crimes dominating the area’s crime mix. Burglary rates dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, potentially due to enhanced security measures or a reduction in targeted opportunities. These shifts highlight a combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with Woburn Sands’ crime profile continuing to diverge from the UK’s overall pattern.

Woburn Sands recorded a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, a 6.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This sustained low level places the area 70.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as one of the safest places in the country. Over the course of the month, just one reported crime occurred for every 402 residents, a statistic that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime figures further illustrate the area’s safety: with 15 crimes reported over 31 days, the average was effectively zero crimes per day. This aligns with the population-scaled perspective, where the monthly exposure of 1-in-402 residents suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. When compared to the UK’s broader context, the stark contrast underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the area’s unique characteristics, such as its compact size or community focus, in mitigating crime.