Crime in Woughton & Fishermead: statistics, rates and trends
2,965 crimes were recorded in Woughton & Fishermead in the 12 months to August 2026, 159.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woughton & Fishermead at a glance
- Crime trends in Woughton & Fishermead
- Types of crime in Woughton & Fishermead
- Woughton & Fishermead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woughton & Fishermead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woughton & Fishermead
- Demographics of Woughton & Fishermead
- Questions about crime in Woughton & Fishermead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,428), public order (257) and anti-social behaviour (228) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Woughton & Fishermead | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,965 | 30,686 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 159.9 | 100.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,538 | 305,884 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woughton & Fishermead peaked in the year to August 2022 (3,288 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (2,770). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 6%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,965 | 159.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,024 | 163.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,869 | 154.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,189 | 172.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,288 | 177.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,037 | 163.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,041 | 164.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,770 | 149.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,788 | 150.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 221 |
| July 2026 | 227 |
| June 2026 | 258 |
| May 2026 | 274 |
| April 2026 | 280 |
| March 2026 | 298 |
| February 2026 | 229 |
| January 2026 | 229 |
| December 2025 | 217 |
| November 2025 | 216 |
| October 2025 | 255 |
| September 2025 | 261 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woughton & Fishermead recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (2.3 times the national rate), public order (2.1 times the national rate) and robbery (82% above the national rate). On the year before, other crime rose from 44 to 64 and drugs rose from 75 to 99.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,428 | 77.0 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Public order | 257 | 13.9 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 228 | 12.3 | 15.4 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 207 | 11.2 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 202 | 10.9 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 178 | 9.6 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 124 | 6.7 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Drugs | 99 | 5.3 | 3.3 | +32% |
| Burglary | 68 | 3.7 | 3.6 | +17% |
| Other crime | 64 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +45% |
| Robbery | 46 | 2.5 | 1.4 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +4% |
| Theft from the person | 19 | 1.0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woughton & Fishermead; the highest is Central Milton Keynes (322.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Bletchley West (64.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woughton & Fishermead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,860 | 322.5 | +102% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,981 | 116.0 | -27% |
| Monkston | 1,134 | 86.6 | -46% |
| Bletchley West | 1,022 | 64.7 | -60% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,051 | 77.2 | -52% |
| Broughton | 1,514 | 68.9 | -57% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,322 | 80.0 | -50% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,382 | 93.7 | -41% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Woughton & Fishermead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (350).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 350 |
| On or near Supermarket | 152 |
| On or near Chadwick Drive | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 112 |
| On or near Towan Avenue | 78 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 77 |
| On or near Porthleven Place | 69 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 68 |
| On or near Barnfield Drive | 64 |
| On or near Fishermead Boulevard | 58 |
Of the 2,737 crimes in Woughton & Fishermead with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 228 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,157 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 652 | 23.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 335 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 133 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 129 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 82 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 68 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 32 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
Woughton & Fishermead has an estimated population of 18,538 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (46%, against 17%), less home ownership (29%, against 63%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woughton & Fishermead average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woughton & Fishermead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 11.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 45.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woughton & Fishermead a safe place to live?
Woughton & Fishermead recorded 159.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 368th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and public order.
What is the most common crime in Woughton & Fishermead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,428 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (257).
Is crime in Woughton & Fishermead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woughton & Fishermead was down 2% on the year before: 2,965 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,024 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woughton & Fishermead?
About 18,538 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woughton & Fishermead?
Woughton & Fishermead is policed by Thames Valley.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.