Crime Rate in Woodville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodville

The total recorded crimes in Woodville, South Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodville crime rate of 9.63 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 Woodville, encompassing approximately 10,802 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Other theft: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
Woodville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Millpool Close with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Woodville?

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

  • Relative to South Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Woodville reported a higher crime volume than the South Derbyshire average, with 1,125 crimes compared to 615. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodville witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Woodville experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Derbyshire average, with 940 crimes compared to 640. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodville witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the South Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Derbyshire, Woodville has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Woodville Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodville has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 9.63 ranking 3th out of 14 in the South Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Woodville crimes were 1,125. The crime rate of Woodville in 2024 was 104.14 (year) or 8.68 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodville were around 940 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.02 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the South Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodville)CrimesRank (Woodville)CrimesRank (Woodville)
Swadlincote139 11,372 11,472 1
Aston123 21,168 21,103 2
Newhall and Stanton83 4862 4992 3
Etwall39 11603 6795 5
Stenson54 5629 5708 6
Midway53 6593 7625 7
Church Gresley53 7558 8547 9
Hilton44 8511 9581 8
Willington and Findern43 9441 11356 12
Linton42 10471 10416 10
Seales31 12321 12393 11
Melbourne25 13234 13251 13
Repton21 14204 14240 14
Hatton12 15130 15183 15

Woodville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20259
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
January 202512
December 202410
October 202414

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202544
April 202520
March 202523
February 202558
January 202527
December 202429
November 202434
October 202426

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20257
May 20251
April 202513
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20256
April 202511
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
May 20254
April 20257
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Woodville in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Millpool Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Public order3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Ashby Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Ticknall Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
7. Canner Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Thorn Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order3
10. Victoria Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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