Woodville Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000, 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend that aligns with the characteristics of a built-up town within South Derbyshire, where community-focused policing and seasonal factors may contribute to reduced incidents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour and public order offences, each contributing 15%. These figures suggest that while personal safety remains a concern, the area’s overall security is stronger than the national average. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and a surge in tourism—offers potential explanations for the crime mix. For example, public order offences, which rose to 9 cases this month, may be linked to increased foot traffic during festivals and events. However, the sharp drop in vehicle crime by 90% compared to June hints at seasonal patterns, such as fewer vehicles on the road during holidays. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, were 12% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the town’s compact nature and community-oriented environment, where social interactions are more closely monitored. The area’s crime profile thus illustrates a balance between local challenges and broader seasonal influences, with the latter playing a significant role in shaping the monthly statistics.

July 2024 saw a marked reduction in vehicle crime, which plummeted by 90% from 10 incidents in June to just 1 this month. This decline aligns with the summer season, when fewer vehicles are on the road due to holidays and reduced commuting. Other theft also fell sharply, down 71.4% from 7 to 2 incidents, suggesting a potential decrease in opportunistic theft during the peak tourist season. However, not all trends were downward: public order offences surged by 125%, rising from 4 to 9 cases. This increase may be linked to the influx of visitors during July festivals and events, which can strain local resources and lead to more public disturbances. Robbery and burglary both saw 100% increases, rising from 0 to 1 incident each. Anti-social behaviour fell by 60.9% from 23 to 9 cases, a drop that could reflect heightened policing during busy periods or community initiatives addressing disruptive behaviour. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000—12% below the UK average—further reinforces Woodville’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks.

Woodville's crime rate in July 2024 dropped by 30.2% compared to the previous month, marking a significant shift from the 10.3 per 1,000 figure recorded in June. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in South Derbyshire, with a current rate of 7.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the local rhythm of a small town with seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contrasts with the UK average, which is not directly comparable here. This statistic provides residents with a tangible sense of how often crime intersects with daily life, though it remains lower than the national benchmark. The reduction in vehicle crime by 90% and other theft by 71.4% suggests that targeted efforts or seasonal factors—such as summer holidays reducing car usage—may have contributed to this trend. The population context further underscores that, despite these changes, the area's relatively low crime rate offers a degree of reassurance to those living in Woodville.