Woodville Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 saw Woodville's overall crime rate remain 17.3% below the UK average, with 6.7 crimes reported per 1,000 residents. This continued safety profile is notable in a built-up area within South Derbyshire, where crime rates often align with urban trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents (21 cases). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (21.4%) and public order offences (12.5%). The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may have influenced these patterns, with increased tourism and transient populations potentially contributing to the rise in public order incidents. Despite the surge in certain categories, Woodville's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) remains 5% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour rates are 3% below national figures. However, the sharp increase in public order offences—33% above the UK average—raises questions about local factors, such as the impact of summer events or increased foot traffic in specific areas. The area's relatively low burglary and criminal damage rates (both significantly below UK averages) suggest that targeted community efforts or environmental design may be playing a role in deterring property crimes. These findings underscore the need for continued monitoring of public order trends while reinforcing the broader success of Woodville's crime reduction strategies.

August 2023 marked a sharp increase in public order offences, which rose by 250% compared to July, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (Woodville's rate was 0.8 per 1,000), signals a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Concurrently, other theft offences increased by 150%, with reports rising from 2 to 5 cases. These increases contrast with significant declines in burglary, which fell by 71.4% from 7 to 2 incidents, and criminal damage and arson, which dropped by 42.9% from 7 to 4. While Woodville's overall violent crime rate remains 5% below the UK average, the rise in public order offences may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic during August's peak holiday period. Residents should remain vigilant in public spaces, where incidents of disorder have spiked.

Woodville's crime rate in August 2023 fell to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 22.2% decrease from the previous month's 8.6 per 1,000. This decline suggests a continued trend of lower-than-UK-average crime levels, with the area remaining 17.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, Woodville saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in August, a figure that reflects the area's generally low crime profile. When considering the population context, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would place Woodville in a safer percentile relative to other areas. The reduction in burglary and criminal damage compared to July further reinforces the stability of the local environment, though the rise in public order offences introduces a new concern for residents. These statistics highlight the importance of maintaining community vigilance while recognizing the broader trend of declining crime rates in Woodville.