Crime Rate in Woodville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodville

The total recorded crimes in Woodville, South Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodville crime rate of 5.00 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-60.34% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Davenport Way with total crimes: 3
  • Repton Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Woodville has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 5.00 ranking 6th 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.

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
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
Willington and Findern28 12441 11356 12
Melbourne22 13234 13251 13
Repton18 14204 14240 14
Hatton16 15130 15183 15

Woodville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 450 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202558
January 202527
December 202429
November 202434
October 202426
September 202426
August 202436
July 202426
June 202482
May 202440
April 202443

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 202410
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 202430
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 97 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20244
September 202411
August 202415
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242
April 20249

A total of 177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 202512
December 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 202414
July 202417
June 202460
May 202421
April 202417

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 202411
July 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 20245
September 202411
August 202412
July 20249
June 202432
May 202410
April 20241

A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20246
November 202414
October 20245
September 202416
August 20246
July 20247
June 202424
May 20245
April 202413

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Woodville in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Davenport Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Repton Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
6. Staunton Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Burton Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
8. Victoria Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ault Dene (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
10. Sorrel Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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