Woodville Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a distinct pattern: violent crime significantly outpaces property crime, a trend that may reflect local dynamics. With 14 violent crimes reported (50% of total), the area's crime rate (3.4 per 1,000) is 57.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This gap is most pronounced in violent crime, which is 39% below the national benchmark for violence and sexual offences. The dominance of violent crime over property crime (7 incidents) is notable, though it aligns with seasonal factors in May, when longer evenings and bank holidays may encourage outdoor socialising. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences as the most common category, followed by vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. These patterns could be linked to Woodville's character as a built-up area within South Derbyshire, where community interactions and public spaces may play a role in shaping crime dynamics. The relatively low rate of property crime (7 total) suggests that theft, burglary, and vehicle-related offences are less prevalent than in larger urban centres, though the 100% increase in bicycle thefts highlights a specific vulnerability. Seasonal context further complicates the picture: May's extended daylight hours and social events may contribute to both increased violent incidents and reduced opportunities for property crime. The UK comparison underscores Woodville's overall safety, with rates across nearly all categories falling significantly below national averages — except for possession of weapons, which is 186% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect underreporting or local factors requiring closer attention from the data alone.

May 2023 saw a stark shift in Woodville's crime mix, with violent crimes (14) significantly outnumbering property crimes (7). This imbalance, while consistent with broader trends, raises questions about local factors contributing to the disparity. The month-on-month data reveals notable fluctuations: possession of weapons increased by 100% (from 0 to 2), while public order offences fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1). These changes suggest a dynamic crime environment. Violent crime in Woodville (1.7 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK average for the same category, a gap that may partly reflect the area's smaller population and lower density. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average, potentially linked to fewer car-centric spaces in the built-up area. For residents, the 100% increase in bicycle thefts (1 case) highlights a specific vulnerability, even as overall crime rates remain low.

Woodville's crime rate in May 2023 (3.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 3.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This slight decline, while modest, aligns with the broader trend of low crime levels observed in the area. On a daily basis, the 28 total crimes reported over 31 days translate to approximately one crime per day — a figure that, when contextualised against Woodville's population of 8,338, means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 298 residents. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Woodville's residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, with violent crime rates 39% below the national benchmark. Such statistics, while seemingly abstract, offer tangible reassurance to local residents about the safety of their community.