Woodville Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Woodville's crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2026 places it 35.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities in national comparisons. This built-up area within South Derbyshire maintains a safer profile than the national average, with violent crimes constituting nearly half (48.7%) of all reported incidents. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—12% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 0.6 per 1,000, 35% below the UK benchmark, suggesting a broader trend of lower conflict in public spaces compared to the national picture. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the pattern of crime, with fewer outdoor crimes typical of this time of year. Vehicle crime, however, remains an outlier: at 0.5 per 1,000, it is 35% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the area's road network density or limited parking infrastructure. This contrast between lower overall crime and specific category anomalies illustrates the combination of local factors and national trends. The data suggests a community where violent incidents remain a concern, but property-related crimes and disorder are comparatively rare, aligning with the characteristics of a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area.

January 2026 saw a 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp rise, despite the post-holiday lull in retail activity, may indicate seasonal shifts in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 150%, with reports climbing from 2 to 5, a trend that could be linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings or increased alcohol consumption. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1—a stark contrast that might be attributed to shorter daylight hours reducing opportunities for such crimes. The possession of weapons category stood out as 471% above the UK average, with 3 incidents reported at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure that warrants attention given the local context. Woodville's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average for this category, suggesting that while violence remains a pressing issue, it is less prevalent here than in many other areas. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted community engagement, particularly in addressing vehicle crime and weapon possession, which could be influenced by local factors such as road safety measures or youth demographics.

Woodville's crime rate in January 2026 (4.4 per 1,000) represents a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable improvement in local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 225 residents—a figure that provides a concrete sense of the scale of crime in this built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a rate that is lower than many comparable towns in the UK. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 8,338 residents of Woodville collectively faced a crime risk that is 35.3% below the national average, underscoring the area's relative safety. This comparison is particularly meaningful for residents, as it suggests that daily life in Woodville involves less exposure to crime than in the average UK location. The monthly exposure metric—1 in 225 residents—places this area in a safer bracket than many similar-sized communities, though the 300% increase in vehicle crime and 471% spike in weapon possession highlight specific vulnerabilities that may require localised interventions. These figures, when contextualised against the national picture, reveal a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a lower baseline of criminal activity compared to the UK as a whole.