Woburn Sands Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked an unexpected surge in burglary within Woburn Sands, a built-up area of Milton Keynes, despite the overall crime rate remaining exceptionally low at 1.5 per 1,000 residents—77.6% below the UK average. This anomaly, where burglary rates (0.7 per 1,000) were 159% above the national average, contrasts with the area’s broader safety profile, which saw violent crime and shoplifting drop significantly. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced these patterns, though the rise in burglary suggests localized factors such as property vulnerabilities or targeted criminal behavior. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates were below UK averages, reflecting the community’s generally orderly environment. The low overall crime rate, combined with the stark contrast in burglary figures, highlights the need for tailored security measures in specific areas of Woburn Sands. The area’s status as a quieter, suburban part of Milton Keynes likely contributes to its low rates of violent crime and public order offences, though the burglary spike indicates that even in such settings, targeted crime prevention strategies remain essential.

February 2025 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 33.3% (from 3 to 4 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 100% (from 0 to 1). This contrasts sharply with a 66.7% drop in violence and sexual offences (from 3 to 1) and a 50% decline in shoplifting (from 2 to 1). Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 159% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability in property crime despite the area’s overall safety. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage rates were significantly below national averages, with the latter 58% lower than the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000. These disparities suggest that while the community is generally secure, targeted interventions may be needed to address burglary risks, which residents might find particularly concerning given the area’s low overall crime levels.

Woburn Sands' crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.8. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate 77.6% below the national average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly zero crimes over 28 days, translating to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 671 residents. This figure underscores the rarity of criminal activity in Woburn Sands, though the population context reveals that even minor incidents carry significant weight in a small community. While the overall trend is positive, the burglary rate—0.7 per 1,000—remains higher than the UK average of 0.3, suggesting localized vulnerabilities that contrast with the area’s broader safety profile.