Crime Rate in Woughton & Fishermead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woughton & Fishermead

The total recorded crimes in Woughton & Fishermead, Milton Keynes, UK in May 2025 are around 300 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woughton & Fishermead crime rate of 6.69 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Woughton & Fishermead, encompassing approximately 44,862 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (158) incidents (46.30% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (25) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woughton & Fishermead Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Kernow Crescent with total crimes: 16
  • Chadwick Drive with total crimes: 14

How safe is Woughton & Fishermead?

To understand the safety of Woughton & Fishermead, we need to analyze Woughton & Fishermead crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Milton Keynes:

    • In 2024, Woughton & Fishermead reported a higher crime volume than the Milton Keynes average, with 3,272 crimes compared to 1,868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woughton & Fishermead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

    • In 2023, Woughton & Fishermead experienced a greater number of crimes than the Milton Keynes average, with 2,975 crimes compared to 1,625. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woughton & Fishermead witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 18 other areas in the Milton Keynes.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Milton Keynes, Woughton & Fishermead has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Woughton & Fishermead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woughton & Fishermead has recorded 300 crimes with crime rate of 6.69 ranking 3th out of 18 in the Milton Keynes, UK

In 2024, the total Woughton & Fishermead crimes were 3,272. The crime rate of Woughton & Fishermead in 2024 was 72.93 (year) or 6.08 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woughton & Fishermead were around 2,975 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.31 (year) or 5.53 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Milton Keynes.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woughton & Fishermead)CrimesRank (Woughton & Fishermead)CrimesRank (Woughton & Fishermead)
Central Milton Keynes535 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East383 25,172 24,101 2
Campbell Park & Old Woughton183 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton175 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury98 111,793 61,821 5
Broughton130 61,511 8999 14
Bletchley Park112 81,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton125 71,649 71,244 9
Bradwell97 121,287 131,248 8
Loughton & Shenley111 91,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford107 101,360 101,180 10
Monkston85 151,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End91 131,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West86 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South55 17792 16635 16
Tattenhoe69 16604 19530 19
Olney46 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope53 18731 17571 18

Woughton & Fishermead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (158 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (109 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 121 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 139 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (138 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (120 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (145 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1434 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 130.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025158
April 2025108
March 2025109
February 2025121
January 2025109
December 2024139
November 2024132
October 2024138
September 2024120
August 2024145
July 2024155

A total of 206 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202521
March 202517
February 202519
January 202517
December 202415
November 202415
October 202428
September 202411
August 202422
July 202420

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202415
September 202417
August 202421
July 202421

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 216 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202519
March 202516
February 202517
January 202520
December 202413
November 202414
October 202422
September 202419
August 202425
July 202437

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202515
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202418
October 202420
September 202413
August 202422
July 202411

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245

A total of 42 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 120 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202510
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 20255
March 20258
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244

High Crime Locations Woughton & Fishermead in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Woughton & Fishermead postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Kernow Crescent (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
3. Chadwick Drive (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
4. Buckland Drive (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft2
5. Daniels Welch (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
7. Fishermead Boulevard (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
8. Hatton (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Veryan Place (Map)
Total7
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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