Woburn Sands Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Woburn Sands, a built-up area within Milton Keynes, recorded a crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2025—84% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with other theft (3 incidents) and vehicle crime (1 incident) accounting for 50% of all recorded crimes. Violent crimes, though fewer (2 incidents), still represent a notable 25% of the total, though this remains 90% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Seasonal factors may influence this pattern: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and temporary occupancy of homes, which could heighten risks for property crimes like burglary. However, the overall low rate suggests that Woburn Sands’ compact, low-density built environment—characterised by residential streets and limited commercial activity—may inherently reduce opportunities for crime. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas further limits exposure to violent crime, aligning with the data’s emphasis on property offences. This balance between property and violent crime offers insight into the area’s socio-economic and spatial dynamics, with the low rate of violent incidents likely reflecting both geographic isolation and community cohesion.

August 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with other theft surging by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This jump, while significant, remains aligned with the UK average for other theft (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting no localised spike beyond national norms. Conversely, violent crime fell by 66.7%, dropping from 6 to 2 incidents—a decline that places Woburn Sands’ rate of 0.3 per 1,000 at 90% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate is particularly noteworthy: even with the 2 incidents recorded, the monthly exposure of 1-in-754 residents for violent crime is far lower than the UK average. Vehicle crime also declined sharply, falling by 66.7% from 3 to 1 incident, though this remains 49% below the UK average. The rise in drug-related offences—doubling from 0 to 1 incident—while small in absolute terms, may reflect broader regional trends or seasonal factors, though no direct link to local geography is evident. Residents may find the low violent crime rate most reassuring, as it underscores the area’s relative safety despite the increase in property-related offences.

The crime rate in Woburn Sands dropped by 52.8% from 2.8 per 1,000 in July 2025 to 1.3 per 1,000 in August 2025, marking a substantial improvement. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 0 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while statistically low, reflects the small population of 6,035 residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 754 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. This translates to a resident having a 0.13% chance of experiencing a crime in August, significantly lower than the UK average. The contrast with the previous month is stark: despite the sharp rise in other theft, the overall decline in crime highlights the area’s ability to maintain safety through factors such as its low population density and limited commercial activity. The absence of major transport hubs or high-footfall areas likely contributes to the low exposure rate, though seasonal factors like August’s peak holiday period may have influenced property crime trends. For residents, the data reinforces that Woburn Sands remains one of the safest areas in the UK, with crime rates that are both consistently low and improving over time.