Woburn Sands Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,035, 6 reported crimes in January 2026 equate to a crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents—85.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Woburn Sands as one of the safest built-up areas within Milton Keynes. The breakdown of crimes reveals a balanced distribution across categories, with violence and sexual offences (2 cases) and shoplifting (2 cases) each accounting for 33.3% of the total. Other theft and public order offences each contributed 16.7%. The low crime rate aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which likely curtail opportunities for outdoor crimes. The area's character—likely a mix of residential and commercial zones within a larger urban context—may contribute to this stability. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.5 per 1,000, Woburn Sands’ rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 88% below that benchmark. Similarly, shoplifting in the area is 47% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These figures suggest a community where public order and retail security measures may be particularly effective, though the small sample size means trends should be interpreted with caution.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to December. Public order offences increased by 100%, rising from 0 to 1 case, while shoplifting also doubled to 2 cases. This contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 3 to 2. The balance between property and violent crimes remains skewed toward property-related offences, with 3 property crimes recorded compared to 2 violent ones. However, the UK average for shoplifting is 0.6 per 1,000, making Woburn Sands’ rate of 0.3 per 1,000 47% below the national benchmark. This suggests localised efforts in retail security may be effective, though the small number of cases means fluctuations could be due to chance. The rise in public order offences, though minimal in absolute terms, may reflect changes in community activity or enforcement priorities. Residents might find it useful to note that shoplifting, while low, doubled from the previous month, indicating a potential area for continued monitoring.

The crime rate in Woburn Sands dropped by 14.7% from 1.2 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 1.0 per 1,000 in January 2026. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly 0 crimes per day—making it one of the lowest daily crime rates in the UK. On a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 1,006 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s safety relative to the UK average. With a population of 6,035, the sheer low volume of crimes makes the rate highly improbable to be a statistical anomaly. For context, the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000 means Woburn Sands is over 85% safer than the national norm. This comparison is particularly striking when considering the UK’s typically higher urban crime rates. The low monthly exposure—1 in 1,006 residents—suggests that residents are highly unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a secure, low-crime environment within Milton Keynes.