Woburn Sands Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands continues to demonstrate a marked reduction in crime, with an overall rate of 2.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in October 2024 — 75.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a sustained trend of safety improvements in the built-up area, which lies within the larger Milton Keynes conurbation. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents (8 cases). This category remains significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower violent crime in this part of Buckinghamshire. Vehicle crime (16.7% of total) and public order offences (8.3%) also featured prominently, though both categories remained well below national averages. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back and darker evenings — may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall low rate indicates effective community policing or natural deterrents. The area's character as a relatively quiet, suburban extension of Milton Keynes likely contributes to its lower crime profile compared to more densely populated urban centres. This month's data reinforces the area's position as one of the safer parts of the UK, with violent crime rates 51% below the national average. The small number of incidents reported suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be playing a role in maintaining this safety record, though further analysis would be needed to identify specific contributing factors.

October 2024 saw a notable 20% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to September, with incidents falling from 10 to 8. This reduction aligns with the area's ongoing trend of lower violent crime, which remains 51% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences and burglary both rose by 100% compared to the previous month, though these categories still remain significantly below national benchmarks. The absence of vehicle crime in September — which rose to 2 incidents in October — highlights the variability in specific offence types. The crime mix in Woburn Sands continues to skew heavily towards violent crime, with 66.7% of all reported incidents falling into this category. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence accounts for 51% of all crimes, indicating a distinct local profile. For residents, the 20% reduction in violent crime is a tangible indicator of improved safety, though the increase in public order offences underscores the need for continued community engagement. The low overall rate — 2.0 per 1,000 — remains a key differentiator compared to the UK average, with violent crime in particular showing a consistent gap of over 50% below national levels. These figures suggest that while the area is not immune to localised spikes, its overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average.

The crime rate in Woburn Sands for October 2024 (2.0 per 1,000) represents a 20.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. When viewed through a daily lens, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall incidence of crime. On a monthly basis, this translates to one reported crime for every 503 residents — a ratio that highlights the relatively safe environment for local residents. Comparing this to the UK average, the area's crime rate remains 75.3% below the national figure, suggesting structural differences in policing, community dynamics, or environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the small number of incidents, the impact on residents is minimal, with each resident facing a 0.02% chance of being directly affected by crime in October. This is in stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a 0.81% risk. The low daily crime count and monthly exposure figures reinforce the area's position as one of the safer parts of the country, though the increases in public order and burglary suggest vigilance is still required. These metrics provide residents with a clear understanding of their relative risk, offering reassurance that their area remains significantly safer than the national average.