Woodville Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 places it 38% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (17 incidents, 46% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 16.2%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within South Derbyshire, where community dynamics and local policing likely contribute to lower violent crime rates relative to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors appear to influence the crime mix, with January's post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for outdoor crimes typically associated with retail or leisure activity. While property crimes (9 incidents) remain a concern, their share of total crimes (24.3%) is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in preventing theft and burglary. The area's crime picture illustrates a balance between proactive policing and the natural rhythms of a smaller, more cohesive community, where social cohesion may play a role in mitigating incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. This contrast with national data highlights Woodville's unique position as a safer, more stable environment within the broader UK context.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in Woodville's crime profile, with bicycle theft and drugs-related offences both doubling from zero to one incident each. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging trends in local crime patterns, possibly linked to seasonal changes in transport usage or illicit activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), alongside a 50% reduction in burglary and vehicle crime, suggesting potential improvements in property crime prevention. The breakdown of crime types reveals Woodville's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 20% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is 29% below the national figure. These disparities highlight the effectiveness of local initiatives in addressing key crime drivers. Public order offences (0.2 per 1,000) are 57% below the UK average, a statistic that could be attributed to the area's smaller population and more controlled social environments. Residents may find the 100% increase in bicycle theft (from 0 to 1 incident) particularly relevant, as it underscores the need for targeted measures in areas with higher bike usage. This data point, while minor, illustrates the importance of monitoring even low-frequency crimes to identify potential vulnerabilities.

Woodville's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 in January 2025 represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, indicating a continuing downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that is likely to resonate with residents as a tangible measure of local safety. When scaled to the population of 8,338, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 225 residents over the course of the month—a ratio that is significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized communities. This monthly exposure statistic provides a useful benchmark for understanding the relative risk faced by Woodville's residents compared to the national picture. The sustained reduction in crime, particularly in property-related offences, suggests that local strategies may be effectively addressing key vulnerabilities. While the daily crime count appears modest, the consistency of this figure across months indicates a stable, manageable crime environment. This stability, combined with the area's consistently lower rates compared to the UK average, reinforces Woodville's position as a safer, more predictable place to live relative to the broader national context.