Woodville Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,338, Woodville's 57 reported crimes in October 2024 equate to 6.8 incidents per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 16% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate contrasts with the 21.3% month-on-month increase from September, though the overall context remains one of controlled crime levels. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences (22 cases, 38.6% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 14.0%) and public order issues (4 cases, 7.0%). Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may have contributed to the rise in anti-social behaviour, which saw a 300% increase from September. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is only 3% higher than Woodville's rate, suggesting the area's performance in this category is slightly better than the national benchmark. However, the 54% gap between Woodville's drug-related crime rate (0.4 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) highlights a specific area of concern. The presence of multiple categories below the UK average—including anti-social behaviour (22% below), criminal damage (15% below), and shoplifting (86% below)—indicates a broader trend of lower severity offences compared to the national profile. This may be attributable to Woodville's character as a built-up area within South Derbyshire, where community policing efforts and local initiatives could be influencing reporting patterns. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and Halloween festivities, likely played a role in shaping the month's crime dynamics, though the exact relationship remains to be fully understood.

October saw a dramatic 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, with incidents rising from 2 to 8. This spike, coupled with a 200% rise in both burglary and drug-related crimes, suggests shifting patterns in local activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (38.6% of total crimes), though they remained 3% below the UK average. Vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was 6% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's proximity to major transport routes. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 86% compared to the UK average, indicating a relatively low incidence of retail-related theft. The 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson (from 8 to 4) contrasts with the sharp rise in other categories, hinting at a combination of seasonal factors and local events.

Woodville's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 21.3% compared to the previous month, climbing from 5.6 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase translates to roughly 2 crimes per day across the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect heightened activity during the transition into darker evenings. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. With a population of 8,338, Woodville's crime statistics align with patterns seen in similar built-up areas within South Derbyshire, where seasonal shifts and local events can influence reporting rates. The 16% gap between Woodville's rate and the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 underscores the area's relatively safer profile, though the recent upward trend warrants continued monitoring.