Woodville Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville’s September 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 25% below the UK average, offering a per-capita perspective that underscores its relative safety. For residents, this means a 1-in-167 chance of encountering a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the daily risk of approximately 2 incidents. The most prevalent crime type remains violence and sexual offences, which account for 42% of all reported crimes—2.5 per 1,000 residents, 9% below the UK average. This aligns with seasonal patterns, as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially contributing to increased tensions or interpersonal conflicts in local communities. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain below the UK average, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.4 per 1,000, both significantly lower than the national benchmarks. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (63% below) and other theft (67% below) suggest that community policing efforts or local initiatives may be effective in reducing disorder. However, the 33% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, linked to vacant properties or seasonal neglect. These patterns illustrate how Woodville’s crime profile balances stability with pockets of risk, shaped by both local initiatives and broader national trends.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in drugs-related offences (100% from 0 to 1), bicycle theft (100% from 0 to 1), and shoplifting (100% from 0 to 2), though these remain low in absolute terms. These spikes may be linked to seasonal transitions, such as students returning to the area or increased foot traffic in local retail zones. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds (12 → 4), likely reflecting the end of summer activities and reduced public gatherings as the academic year began. The crime mix also shifted, with violence and sexual offences (21 cases) remaining the most common category, but property crimes (17) accounting for a smaller share than in previous months. Criminal damage and arson (7 cases) exceeded the UK average by 33%, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 63% below the national rate. These variations highlight how local factors—such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics—can influence specific crime types, even as the overall rate declines.

Woodville’s September 2023 crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents represents a 10.7% decrease from August’s 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of declining crime in the area. Translating this to daily life, the 50 reported crimes over the month equate to roughly 2 incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the risk as one crime for every 167 residents over the course of September. When compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Woodville remains 25% safer, a difference that underscores the area’s relative security. This population-scaled perspective highlights that the likelihood of encountering crime in Woodville is lower than in many other parts of the country, though specific categories like criminal damage and arson show deviations from the national trend. The combination of a decreasing overall rate and a lower-than-average risk per capita illustrates a broader pattern of stability and improvement in local safety, particularly as seasonal factors such as the transition back to routine after summer holidays may contribute to reduced public disorder. This comparative context helps residents understand their personal risk in relation to both national averages and local trends.