Woodville Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a notable shift in Woodville's crime profile, with the area's overall crime rate rising to 4.8 per 1,000 residents—a 31.4% reduction from the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within South Derbyshire experienced a combination of seasonal pressures and localized patterns, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 17 incidents (42.5% of total crimes). The month's context—dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday-related absences—likely contributed to the 600% surge in criminal damage and arson, which rose from one to seven incidents. While violent crime rates remained below the UK average, the spike in property-related offences and the stark anomaly of weapon possession (186% above UK norms) suggest a need for targeted analysis. The area's generally low crime profile, consistent with its built-up nature and likely community-oriented policing, contrasts sharply with the UK average, though the December increases indicate vulnerabilities tied to seasonal rhythms. The relative safety of Woodville compared to national benchmarks, despite the month-on-month rise, reinforces the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime patterns.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to seven incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in burglary and drugs-related crimes, points to a shift in criminal activity patterns during the festive season. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.5% of all reported incidents.0 per 1,000 is 22% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Conversely, possession of weapons—rising to 0.2 per 1,000—now stands 186% above the national average, a stark anomaly that may reflect increased enforcement or reporting during the holiday period. The sharp decline in anti-social behaviour (down 66.7%) and other theft (down 33.3%) suggests some categories are stabilising, though these reductions may be temporary as seasonal factors shift.

Woodville's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 37.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This shift positions the area as slightly more exposed to crime compared to November, though it remains significantly below the UK average. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents—a monthly exposure rate that translates to a low probability of personal involvement for most residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area's generally low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Woodville's crime levels remain far below national benchmarks, with the area's built-up character and likely community-focused policing contributing to this relative safety. However, the increase in certain categories suggests localized pressures that may warrant closer attention in the coming months.