Woughton on the Green Crime Overview
Woughton on the Green is the third most dangerous small town in Buckinghamshire, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Buckinghamshire's 220 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Woughton on the Green in 2020 was 83 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Buckinghamshire's overall crime rate, coming in 23% higher than the Buckinghamshire rate of 64 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Woughton on the Green is the 111st most dangerous small town, and the 889th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In March 2016, Woughton on the Green had the worst crime rate in Buckinghamshire for possession of weapons, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.36 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Woughton on the Green are violence and sexual offences, with 594 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 42. This is 5% higher than 2019's figure of 563 offences and a difference of 2.21 from 2019's crime rate of 40. Woughton on the Green's least common crime is shoplifting, with 7 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 357% from 2019's figure of 32 crimes.
Compare Woughton on the Green to other towns and cities
See how Woughton on the Green shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Woughton on the Green and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Woughton on the Green Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Woughton on the Green This Year
| Woughton on the Green | Buckinghamshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 128 | 9.15 | 7,912 | 9.73 | 6% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 17 | 1.22 | 843 | 1.04 | 15% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 45 | 3.22 | 2,728 | 3.35 | 4.0% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 120 | 8.58 | 5,583 | 6.86 | 20% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 35 | 2.50 | 2,110 | 2.59 | 3.6% safer |
| Other Crime | 15 | 1.07 | 1,297 | 1.59 | 49% safer |
| Other Theft | 102 | 7.29 | 4,529 | 5.57 | 24% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 12 | 0.86 | 575 | 0.71 | 17% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 110 | 7.86 | 4,031 | 4.96 | 37% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.79 | 430 | 0.53 | 33% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 0.50 | 2,302 | 2.83 | 466% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 15 | 1.07 | 771 | 0.95 | 11% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 78 | 5.58 | 5,258 | 6.46 | 16% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 594 | 42.46 | 21,682 | 26.65 | 37% more dangerous |
Crime in Woughton on the Green Compared To Buckinghamshire
Woughton on the Green Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlow | 854 | 59.19 | 40% safer |
| Beaconsfield | 810 | 63.52 | 31% safer |
| West Bletchley | 1,445 | 63.86 | 30% safer |
| Chesham | 1,574 | 68.24 | 22% safer |
| Iver | 969 | 79.50 | 4.4% safer |
| Woughton on the Green | 1,161 | 83.00 | - |
| Denham | 824 | 108.48 | 23% more dangerous |
| Bletchley and Fenny Stratford | 2,714 | 143.96 | 42% more dangerous |
Woughton on the Green Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.3 | 0.71 | 1.4 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.79 | 0.86 | Safer |
| Public Order | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.86 | 0.71 | 1.0 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.6 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.50 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.86 | 1.1 | 0.71 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 29 | 34 | 40 | 42 | Getting worse |
Changes In Woughton on the Green's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Woughton on the Green to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 23% safer |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 7% safer |
| Woughton on the Green | 83.00 | - |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 0.26% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 3.3% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 3.7% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 15% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 19% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 23% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 38% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 39% more dangerous |
Crime in Woughton on the Green's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woughton & Woolstone | 528 | 59 | First |
Crime in Woughton on the Green During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Woughton on the Green change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Woughton on the Green saw a 700% increase in public order. Woughton on the Green saw a large fall in shoplifting during July, when it fell by 86% compared to July in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +25% | +100% | - | +73% | -55% | -21% | -35% | -70% | +80% | -50% |
| Bicycle Theft | -50% | -50% | - | - | -33% | +200% | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | - | +100% | +50% | -71% | -80% | -17% | +50% | - | -25% | -83% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +67% | +22% | - | -38% | -18% | -30% | -14% | -31% | +150% | +20% |
| Drugs | -67% | - | +200% | -50% | - | -50% | - | +100% | -50% | -25% |
| Other Crime | - | -80% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Theft | +129% | -55% | -36% | -50% | -28% | -33% | +17% | -29% | -11% | +22% |
| Possession of Weapons | +100% | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | -67% | -50% |
| Public Order | +50% | -29% | -36% | +700% | +120% | +400% | +400% | +125% | +250% | +13% |
| Robbery | - | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Shoplifting | - | -83% | - | - | -86% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | -33% | - | -50% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -29% | -22% | -60% | -20% | -25% | -73% | +13% | -60% | - | -40% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +19% | -14% | -15% | +12% | +15% | +26% | +67% | -46% | -16% | +31% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Woughton on the Green
What police force serves Woughton on the Green?
Woughton on the Green's local territorial police force is the Thames Valley Police.How dangerous is Woughton on the Green?
Woughton on the Green is the third most dangerous small town in Buckinghamshire.What is Woughton on the Green's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Woughton on the Green are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Woughton on the Green?
Woughton on the Green's least common crime is shoplifting.Last updated: 01 Apr 2021