Woodville Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,338, Woodville’s 24 reported crimes in October 2025 translate to a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—62.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects a broader pattern of low-level crime in the built-up area, where the majority of incidents fall into violent and sexual offences (15 cases, 62.5% of total) and property-related categories. The dominance of violence as a crime type may partly explain the discrepancy with national averages, given the area’s compact geography and limited commercial density compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as October’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities may have influenced the timing of incidents, though no direct correlation is explicitly stated in the data. Other theft (8.3%) and vehicle crime (8.3%) formed the next most common categories, suggesting a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related risks. Woodville’s violent crime rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 32% below the UK average for this category, indicating a relative safety in interpersonal crime despite the high proportion of such offences locally. This anomaly may stem from the area’s demographic profile, where transient populations or community-focused policing could contribute to lower rates of violent crime relative to national trends.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to September, with violence and sexual offences rising by 15.4% (from 13 to 15 cases) and possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 case). This uptick in violent crime contrasts with declines in other categories, including an 80% drop in drug-related offences (from 5 to 1) and a 75% reduction in anti-social behaviour (from 4 to 1). These decreases may reflect seasonal changes, as the end of the academic term in local schools could have reduced opportunities for drug-related activity and anti-social incidents. The crime mix also reveals a stark divergence from UK averages: Woodville’s violent crime rate is 32% below the national average, while property crime rates (other theft, vehicle crime) are 62% and 52% below respectively. However, one exception exists in the category of possession of weapons, which is 43% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.1 per 1,000). This small but notable figure suggests a potential focus on weapons-related incidents in local law enforcement priorities. For residents, the most immediate insight is the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate effective community engagement during October’s Halloween events or the impact of local initiatives targeting nuisance crimes.

Woodville’s crime rate in October 2025 (2.9 per 1,000) marked a 40.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, underscoring a consistent trend of declining crime levels. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period—a pace that, while low, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity even in a historically safe area. On a monthly scale, the 24 crimes equate to one reported incident for every 347 residents, a figure that may help residents contextualise the risk in terms of personal exposure. When compared to the UK average, Woodville’s performance is striking: its overall rate is 62.3% below the national average, and this gap is amplified in specific categories such as criminal damage and arson (82% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (92% below). However, the population-scaled perspective reveals that even minor changes in crime levels can have measurable impacts on local communities. For instance, the 15 cases of violence and sexual offences in October, though a small proportion of the total, represent a significant portion of the area’s monthly exposure—approximately 2.3% of the population (194 residents) were directly involved in these incidents. This statistic, while not alarming in absolute terms, reinforces the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies in an area where crime rates remain low compared to national benchmarks.