Woodville Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville's overall crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 21.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.3% of total crimes, followed by shoplifting (18.8%) and other theft (10.4%). The area's relatively low crime rate may partly explain its position below the national average, though specific factors such as local policing strategies or community engagement efforts remain unquantified. Seasonal context appears relevant: January, a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, likely contributed to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the spike in shoplifting—a crime type typically associated with high-traffic retail environments—suggests a possible disconnect between seasonal trends and local retail activity. The breakdown of crimes shows a mixed profile, with violent crimes remaining a significant category despite a 28.6% month-on-month decrease, while shoplifting and vehicle crime saw sharp increases. These patterns could indicate shifting criminal priorities, such as opportunistic theft during periods of reduced oversight. The area's built-up nature within South Derbyshire may also influence crime patterns, with limited rural isolation reducing burglary rates but increasing visibility of public order issues.

January 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime types, with shoplifting surging by 350% (from 2 to 9 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 3). This sharp increase in shoplifting, which is 93% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests a potential vulnerability in retail security during the post-holiday period. Conversely, public order offences fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), aligning with the seasonal reduction in outdoor activity typical of January. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, declined by 28.6% compared to December, possibly reflecting the impact of shorter daylight hours deterring certain types of crime. Woodville's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, indicating a relatively safer environment for this category. However, the area's shoplifting rate remains a concern, with its 1.1 per 1,000 figure far exceeding the UK average. Residents may find the 93% disparity in shoplifting rates particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific area for targeted local action.

Woodville's January 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.4% decrease from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000, illustrating a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places Woodville among the lower end of UK crime hotspots. When scaled to the local population of 8,338 residents, the monthly exposure translates to 1 reported crime for every 174 residents—a statistic that, while representing a relatively low frequency, still underscores the need for vigilance. This monthly aggregate does not account for the uneven distribution of crime types; for instance, the 93% above-average shoplifting rate suggests that certain sectors may face disproportionate risks. Comparing Woodville's profile to the UK average reveals a mixed picture: while violent crime rates are lower, property-related offences like shoplifting and other theft show significant deviations. The area's built-up nature within South Derbyshire likely influences these patterns, with limited rural isolation potentially reducing burglary rates but increasing exposure to retail crime. These dynamics highlight the importance of context-specific crime prevention strategies tailored to Woodville's unique characteristics.