Woburn Sands Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in Woburn Sands during July 2025, accounting for 35.3% of the 17 reported crimes. This category, with 6 incidents at a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 67% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 places it 67.4% below the national average of 8.6, a disparity that reflects its character as a low-density built-up area within Milton Keynes. Property crimes, including vehicle crime (3 incidents) and burglary (3 incidents), accounted for 35.4% of the total, with vehicle crime slightly exceeding the UK average. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the crime profile, as July—a month of peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—often sees increased foot traffic and outdoor activity in this part of Milton Keynes. The relatively low levels of violent crime may partly stem from the area's residential nature and limited nightlife, though the rise in property crimes could be linked to temporary populations attending local events. These patterns align with broader trends in Milton Keynes, where suburban and semi-rural areas tend to report lower violent crime rates compared to urban cores. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: while the 100% increase in vehicle crime and burglary may raise concerns, the absolute numbers remain small, underscoring the area's overall safety profile.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft—each category rising by 100% from June. This surge, while notable, occurred against a backdrop of declining violence and sexual offences, which fell by 25% (from 8 to 6 cases). Vehicle crime in Woburn Sands (0.5 per 1,000) is 28% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may partly reflect the area's proximity to major roads and commuter routes within Milton Keynes. Burglary rates (0.5 per 1,000) also exceed the UK average (0.3 per 1,000). Conversely, violence and sexual offences (1.0 per 1,000) are 67% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally low levels of violent crime. These contrasts highlight the combination of local factors, including the built-up area's layout and seasonal activity patterns.

Woburn Sands' crime rate in July 2025 rose 31.2% from June's 2.2 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in the series. Despite this, the area remains 67.4% below the UK average of 8.6. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average in July, a figure consistent with historical patterns in this built-up area of Milton Keynes. Monthly exposure calculations reveal that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 355 residents—a rate significantly lower than the UK's average exposure. This low density of incidents aligns with Woburn Sands' character as a relatively low-density residential and commercial area within a larger urban conurbation. While the increase in July may reflect seasonal factors such as summer festivals and increased foot traffic, the overall context remains one of comparative safety when compared to national benchmarks.