Woburn Sands Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands, a built-up area within Milton Keynes, continues to demonstrate a crime profile that is 80.5% below the UK average, with a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents in April 2025. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area's effectiveness in maintaining low crime levels, even during the Easter period, when seasonal factors typically influence criminal activity. The most common crimes reported were shoplifting (33.3%), other theft (22.2%), and anti-social behaviour (11.1%), all of which occurred at rates significantly below the UK average. For instance, shoplifting in Woburn Sands was recorded at 0.5 per 1,000, 24% lower than the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. The area's crime mix is predominantly property-related, with property crimes accounting for 77.8% of all incidents, a pattern consistent with suburban and low-density areas where property crime often dominates. Seasonal factors such as Easter and spring weather, which typically correlate with increased outdoor activity and potential spikes in certain crime types, did not result in a notable rise in reported incidents. This stability may be attributed to Woburn Sands' character as a relatively quiet, low-density built-up area with limited commercial or nightlife activity, which reduces opportunities for crimes such as violence or public order offences. The absence of major retail hubs or high-traffic zones likely contributes to the low incidence of shoplifting and other theft, which are more common in urban centres. While the data shows a slight increase in anti-social behaviour, burglary, and public order offences compared to the previous month, these remain isolated incidents rather than part of a broader trend. The area's crime profile underscores the importance of localized factors in shaping criminal activity, with Woburn Sands' suburban environment and low population density likely playing a key role in its consistently low crime rates.

April 2025 saw notable month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour, burglary, and public order offences, each rising from 0 to 1 incident. This shift may reflect the Easter holiday period, during which temporary disruptions in usual routines could contribute to isolated incidents. Conversely, other theft decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes. The crime mix in Woburn Sands remains heavily skewed towards property-related offences, with property crimes accounting for 77.8% of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violent crime typically constitutes a larger share. For instance, shoplifting in Woburn Sands occurs at 0.5 per 1,000, 24% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. Residents may find the low incidence of violent crime, particularly public order offences, reassuring during the Easter period, when such crimes often spike in other areas.

Woburn Sands' crime rate in April 2025 remained stable at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in crime trends, though the overall figure remains markedly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day in April, reflecting the low volume of incidents reported. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 671 residents, illustrating the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,035, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. The stability in crime rates contrasts with the UK average, where crime typically rises during spring months due to increased social activity. However, Woburn Sands' data indicates a resilience to seasonal trends, possibly linked to its suburban character and lower population density, which may limit opportunities for certain types of crime.