Woodville Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 saw Woodville maintain a stable overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 11.1% below the UK average of 7.2. This consistency contrasts with seasonal trends typically observed in built-up areas during the festive period, where heightened retail activity and reduced foot traffic often correlate with shifts in crime patterns. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.6% of all incidents, followed by public order (15.1%) and drugs (13.2%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small built-up community within South Derbyshire, where localised issues such as alcohol-related disputes and substance use may contribute to persistent violent crime. Public order offences, which surged 108% above the UK average, likely reflect the impact of late-night festivities and increased socialising during the Christmas season. While property crime remained relatively low—comprising just 24.5% of all incidents—specific categories like burglary (0.6 per 1,000) showed marked deviations from national trends, suggesting local factors such as targeted opportunistic theft or seasonal home abandonment may play a role. The data also highlights a notable decline in anti-social behaviour (75% drop) and criminal damage (62.5% drop), linked to holiday-related absences or reduced public gatherings. These patterns illustrate the combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics in shaping crime profiles, even within areas that generally report lower-than-average rates.

December 2023 witnessed a 400% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the area’s usual low property crime rates. This surge, while still below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000), may be tied to seasonal factors such as empty homes during the Christmas period or targeted thefts in quieter parts of the built-up area. Concurrently, drugs-related offences surged by 100%, jumping from 0 to 7 incidents, a figure 300% above the UK average. This spike could indicate increased illicit activity during the festive season or shifts in enforcement patterns. Public order offences—driven by incidents such as disorderly conduct and anti-social behaviour—were 108% above the UK average, underscoring the impact of late-night events and holiday-related gatherings. In contrast, anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from 8 to 2 incidents), likely reflecting reduced public presence during school holidays or seasonal absences. The data also reveals a 12.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 24 to 21 incidents, though this remains the most frequent crime category. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in built-up areas, where localised trends can diverge significantly from national averages due to factors like population density, retail presence, and seasonal activity.

Woodville’s crime rate in December 2023 remained stable at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s rate exactly. This consistency contrasts with the UK average of 7.2, placing the area 11.1% below the national benchmark—a difference that translates to roughly one fewer crime for every 10 residents compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the community and its exposure to both localised and broader regional trends. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised with the area’s population of 8,338, suggests a relatively low level of individual risk compared to larger urban centres. However, this aggregate figure masks significant variations in specific crime categories: public order offences, for example, were 108% above the UK average, indicating that residents may face a higher likelihood of encountering such incidents compared to the national population. The comparison also highlights the area’s lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (78% below) and shoplifting (59% below), potentially reflecting community-specific factors such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics. These figures, when combined with the month-on-month stability, suggest that while Woodville’s overall crime picture remains consistent, targeted interventions or seasonal shifts could still influence future trends.