Crime in Woughton & Fishermead: statistics, rates and trends
2,998 crimes were recorded in Woughton & Fishermead in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Woughton & Fishermead
- Questions about crime in Woughton & Fishermead
- About this data
2,998 crimes were recorded in Woughton & Fishermead in the 12 months to July 2026, 161.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,457 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woughton & Fishermead has the 352nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woughton & Fishermead | Milton Keynes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,998 | 30,731 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 161.7 | 100.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,538 | 305,884 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woughton & Fishermead was highest in the year to July 2022 (3,279 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,748). Over the whole period it rose 6%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,998 | 161.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,050 | 164.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,828 | 152.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,246 | 175.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,279 | 176.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,027 | 163.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,037 | 163.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,748 | 148.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,826 | 152.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 254 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woughton & Fishermead over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+33%) and anti-social behaviour (+21%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-53%) and criminal damage and arson (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,457 | 78.6 | 2.30 | -8% |
| Public order | 264 | 14.2 | 2.14 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 222 | 12.0 | 0.78 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 211 | 11.4 | 1.68 | -13% |
| Other theft | 202 | 10.9 | 1.70 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 184 | 9.9 | 1.20 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 134 | 7.2 | 1.47 | +6% |
| Drugs | 85 | 4.6 | 1.40 | +0% |
| Burglary | 70 | 3.8 | 1.07 | +17% |
| Other crime | 61 | 3.3 | 1.56 | +33% |
| Robbery | 47 | 2.5 | 1.88 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.5 | 1.50 | -7% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 1.0 | 0.57 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.9 | 1.05 | -53% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woughton & Fishermead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 1,457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (78.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 48.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woughton & Fishermead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woughton & Fishermead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 222 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woughton & Fishermead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woughton & Fishermead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woughton & Fishermead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woughton & Fishermead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woughton & Fishermead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woughton & Fishermead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woughton & Fishermead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woughton & Fishermead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woughton & Fishermead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woughton & Fishermead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woughton & Fishermead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woughton & Fishermead recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woughton & Fishermead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woughton & Fishermead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woughton & Fishermead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Milton Keynes | 5,830 | 320.9 | +98% |
| Campbell Park & Old Woughton | 1,988 | 116.4 | -28% |
| Monkston | 1,156 | 88.3 | -45% |
| Bletchley West | 1,048 | 66.3 | -59% |
| Shenley Brook End | 1,061 | 78.0 | -52% |
| Broughton | 1,511 | 68.8 | -57% |
| Loughton & Shenley | 1,276 | 77.3 | -52% |
| Bletchley Park | 1,393 | 94.4 | -42% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Woughton & Fishermead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 371 |
| On or near Supermarket | 160 |
| On or near Chadwick Drive | 136 |
| On or near Parking Area | 116 |
| On or near Towan Avenue | 80 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 78 |
| On or near Porthleven Place | 76 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 65 |
| On or near Barnfield Drive | 62 |
| On or near Kernow Crescent | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woughton & Fishermead over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,189 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 646 | 21.5% |
| Under investigation | 362 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 222 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 134 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 124 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 74 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 65 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.2% |
Woughton & Fishermead has an estimated population of 18,538. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woughton & Fishermead sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woughton & Fishermead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 29.4% |
| Social rented homes | 45.5% |
| Private rented homes | 24.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 36.5% |
Is Woughton & Fishermead a safe place to live?
Woughton & Fishermead recorded 161.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Woughton & Fishermead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,457 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (264).
Is crime in Woughton & Fishermead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woughton & Fishermead was down 2% on the year before: 2,998 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,050 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woughton & Fishermead?
Woughton & Fishermead is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Woughton & Fishermead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.