Crime Rate in Willington and Findern: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Willington and Findern

The total recorded crimes in Willington and Findern, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Willington and Findern crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Willington and Findern, encompassing approximately 3,731 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Willington and Findern Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Appleby Close with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Allington Place with total crimes: 2

How safe is Willington and Findern?

To understand the safety of Willington and Findern, we need to analyze Willington and Findern crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Willington and Findern demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 441 crimes compared to 615.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Willington and Findern recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Willington and Findern had fewer crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 356 crimes compared to 640. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Willington and Findern recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Willington and Findern has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Willington and Findern Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Willington and Findern has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 7.50 ranking 12th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Willington and Findern crimes were 441. The crime rate of Willington and Findern in 2024 was 118.17 (year) or 9.85 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Willington and Findern were around 356 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.40 (year) or 7.95 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)CrimesRank (South Derbyshire)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston119 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton77 3862 4992 3
Woodville54 61,125 3940 4
Stenson71 4629 5708 6
Etwall69 5603 6795 5
Midway50 7593 7625 7
Hilton38 10511 9581 8
Church Gresley46 8558 8547 9
Linton42 9471 10416 10
Seales28 11321 12393 11
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Willington and Findern Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20259
January 202510
December 202413
November 202421
October 202413
September 20248
August 202417
July 202410
June 202440
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 202511
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20246
April 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Willington and Findern in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Willington and Findern postcode area is presented below.

1. Appleby Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Allington Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Willington (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Green Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Clifton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Somerton Close (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Canterbury Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hampton Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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