Crime Rate in Woughton & Fishermead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woughton & Fishermead

The total recorded crimes in Woughton & Fishermead, Milton Keynes, UK in March 2025 are around 201 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woughton & Fishermead crime rate of 4.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (109) incidents (-9.92% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Woughton & Fishermead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Barnfield Drive with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woughton & Fishermead has recorded 201 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)CrimesRank (Milton Keynes)
Central Milton Keynes538 16,397 15,677 1
Bletchley East389 25,172 24,101 2
Campbell Park & Old Woughton176 41,954 51,915 4
Wolverton153 51,988 41,707 6
Stantonbury128 61,793 61,821 5
Bletchley Park110 71,394 91,383 7
Danesborough & Walton87 121,649 71,244 9
Bradwell99 101,287 131,248 8
Broughton105 91,511 8999 14
Loughton & Shenley108 81,216 141,138 11
Stony Stratford90 111,360 101,180 10
Monkston85 131,335 111,128 12
Shenley Brook End81 151,330 121,100 13
Bletchley West82 141,035 15947 15
Newport Pagnell South57 18792 16635 16
Tattenhoe59 16604 19530 19
Olney39 19665 18580 17
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope59 17731 17571 18

Woughton & Fishermead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (130 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (135 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1673 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025109
February 2025121
January 2025109
December 2024139
November 2024132
October 2024138
September 2024120
August 2024145
July 2024155
June 2024240
May 2024130
April 2024135

A total of 240 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202519
January 202517
December 202415
November 202415
October 202428
September 202411
August 202422
July 202420
June 202428
May 202430
April 202418

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20256
January 202513
December 202412
November 20248
October 202415
September 202417
August 202421
July 202421
June 202430
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202521
December 202417
November 202414
October 202412
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202458
May 20247
April 202417

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 202410
July 20245
June 202414
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 270 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202517
January 202520
December 202413
November 202414
October 202422
September 202419
August 202425
July 202437
June 202446
May 202422
April 202419

A total of 142 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202514
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202415
September 202413
August 20249
July 20249
June 202424
May 202412
April 202411

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202418
October 202420
September 202413
August 202422
July 202411
June 202448
May 202415
April 202417

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 202412
July 20245
June 202418
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 202410
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244

High Crime Locations Woughton & Fishermead in March 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
Other theft2
Public order2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime1
3. Barnfield Drive (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting2
5. Chadwick Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
6. Chapter (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Fulwoods Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Possession of weapons1
8. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Fishermead Boulevard (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Buckland Drive (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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