Woburn Sands Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,035 residents, Woburn Sands recorded 11 crimes in January 2025, translating to a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 74.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly lower crime profile than the national standard. The breakdown shows property crimes (7 incidents) accounted for 63.6% of total crimes, with burglary making up 27.3% of the total and emerging as the most common category. Violent crimes (3 incidents) and shoplifting (2 incidents) followed, though both categories remain well below the UK average for their respective types. Seasonal factors likely play a role in these figures: January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to fewer outdoor crimes. The low overall rate suggests a community with strong local policing presence and minimal exposure to high-risk environments, though the sharp rise in burglary cases warrants closer examination. These patterns align with the area’s character as a small built-up district within Milton Keynes, where residential density and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress crime rates compared to larger urban centres.

January 2025 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases compared to December, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This jump contrasts with a 66.7% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from 3 to 1. Violent crimes also fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), though this remains 80% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Burglary in Woburn Sands (0.5 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlighting a local vulnerability despite the overall low crime rate. Shoplifting, meanwhile, is 52% below the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), possibly reflecting the area’s limited retail presence. A resident would find the burglary rate particularly notable, as it represents the highest proportion of crimes in the area. These shifts suggest seasonal influences, with post-holiday periods potentially increasing home-targeted crimes, while reduced foot traffic in retail zones may explain lower shoplifting rates.

The crime rate in Woburn Sands fell by 26.9% in January 2025 compared to December’s rate of 2.5 per 1,000, marking a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 0 crimes per day in January, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 549 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This statistic means that a resident of Woburn Sands has a 1-in-549 chance of being directly affected by a crime in any given month, a figure that is likely influenced by the area’s compact size and low population density. When scaled to the local context, the 11 total crimes represent a negligible proportion of the area’s 6,035 residents, reinforcing the perception of Woburn Sands as a low-risk environment. However, the 200% spike in burglaries suggests that while the overall profile remains safe, specific vulnerabilities—such as the limited number of properties in the area—may make individual homes more visible targets during periods of reduced surveillance.