Woburn Sands Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 66.7% of all reported crimes in Woburn Sands during September 2024, a category that is 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the overall UK rate of 7.7 per 1,000 underscores Woburn Sands’ position as one of the safest built-up areas in the country. The area’s crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 67.5% lower than the UK average, reflecting a broader pattern of low crime incidence typical of smaller, commuter-oriented settlements within Milton Keynes. Property crimes, which make up just 26.7% of the total, were particularly low, with vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 — 33% below the UK average. This aligns with the area’s character as a low-density residential and commercial hub, where limited retail and nightlife activity likely reduces opportunities for property-related offences. Seasonal factors may also play a role: September, with its transition back to school and university terms, typically sees increased foot traffic in local amenities, which could contribute to the relatively higher proportion of violent crimes compared to other months. However, the overall stability in crime rates suggests that Woburn Sands’ infrastructure and community dynamics maintain a consistent low-crime environment despite these seasonal fluctuations.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories experiencing 100% increases from August: other theft, criminal damage and arson, and drugs offences. These jumps — from zero to one incident each — indicate emerging trends that may warrant closer monitoring, though their statistical significance is limited by small sample sizes. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 33.3% (from three to two incidents), possibly reflecting reduced summer-related vehicle activity or increased local enforcement. The violent crime category, which constitutes 66.7% of total reported crimes, remains significantly below the UK average for its type. This divergence is particularly striking given the national context, where violent crime typically dominates overall rates. For residents, the most immediate insight is the low frequency of daily crime: with 15 incidents reported across 30 days, the area experienced roughly 0.5 crimes per day — a figure that, while not zero, remains exceptionally low compared to UK averages. The absence of property crime spikes further reinforces the area’s status as a low-risk environment, though the rise in drug-related incidents highlights the need for ongoing community engagement to address emerging challenges.

The crime rate in Woburn Sands rose by 15.8% from August 2024 (2.2 per 1,000) to September’s 2.5 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend but remaining well below the UK average. This increase, though statistically notable, is unlikely to shift the area’s overall safety profile significantly given the continued gap of over 60% compared to national figures. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0.5 crimes per day in September — a figure that, while not zero, is exceptionally low when contextualized against UK averages. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 402 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is 17 times lower than the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible measure of safety for residents: even in a month with the highest recorded crime rate since data collection began, the likelihood of being directly affected remains minimal. The population-scaled perspective further underscores the area’s effectiveness in maintaining public safety, with its 6,035 residents experiencing fewer than 15 incidents across all crime categories. These figures collectively illustrate that Woburn Sands’ low-crime environment is not merely a statistical anomaly but a consistent feature of its built-up area within Milton Keynes.