Woodville Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Woodville, 4.8 crimes were recorded in September 2025 — a rate 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 208 residents over the course of the month, placing the area among the safest in the UK for this period. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (13 cases, 32.5% of total), followed by vehicle crime (6 cases) and drugs (5 cases). These patterns align with seasonal rhythms: as September marks the return of students to local schools and universities, the data suggests a combination of population shifts and crime types. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s relatively low population density and strong community policing presence. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as 75% above the UK average, possibly linked to the area’s proximity to major roads and the increased traffic during the start of the academic term. The seasonal context of shorter evenings and back-to-school activity may also contribute to the slight uptick in anti-social behaviour, though this category saw a 50% decrease compared to August. Overall, the crime profile illustrates a built-up area where community-focused initiatives and geographic factors likely play a role in maintaining a lower-than-average crime rate despite seasonal pressures.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related crimes surged by 150% compared to August, rising from 2 to 5 cases — a sharp increase that may reflect changes in local enforcement priorities or illicit activity patterns. Burglary and shoplifting both doubled from zero to one case each, though these remain minor contributors to the overall rate. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50% (from 8 to 4 cases), possibly due to the start of the academic term and increased community engagement. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remains 75% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be explained by Woodville’s road infrastructure and traffic volume. The breakdown also reveals that drugs and vehicle crime together account for 27% of all recorded crimes, highlighting a distinct contrast to the UK average where these categories are less prominent. For residents, the most immediate concern remains the surge in drug-related incidents, which may warrant closer attention from local authorities. The data also shows that violent crime, while the largest category, remains well below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s built-up character and existing community measures are likely contributing to this trend.

Woodville’s crime rate in September 2025 (4.8 per 1,000) was 14.9% lower than the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend over the summer. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day — a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the population of 8,338 residents, this translates to one crime occurring for every 208 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that is more favourable than the UK average. The contrast with the UK-wide data is most pronounced in specific categories: drugs, at 0.6 per 1,000, are 131% above the UK average, suggesting a localised issue that may require targeted interventions. Meanwhile, violent crime remains significantly below the UK average, with 1.6 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence highlights the importance of understanding local context — Woodville’s built-up character, combined with its relatively small population, likely contributes to its lower violent crime rate. The monthly exposure metric, while abstract, offers a tangible way to gauge risk: for a resident, the chance of experiencing a crime in September was roughly 1 in 208 — a figure that, when compared to the UK’s higher rates, reinforces the area’s position as a safer place to live.