Crime in Woodbury & Lympstone: statistics, rates and trends

153 crimes were recorded in Woodbury & Lympstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 80 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodbury & Lympstone has the 3,838th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Woodbury & Lympstone was highest in the year to July 2019 (165 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (132). Over the whole period it rose 3%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodbury & Lympstone over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in other theft (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Woodbury & Lympstone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 52.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Woodbury & Lympstone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 143% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Woodbury & Lympstone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Woodbury & Lympstone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Woodbury & Lympstone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Woodbury & Lympstone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Woodbury & Lympstone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Woodbury & Lympstone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Woodbury & Lympstone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Woodbury & Lympstone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodbury & Lympstone recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodbury & Lympstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodbury & Lympstone.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Woodbury & Lympstone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodbury & Lympstone over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Woodbury & Lympstone has an estimated population of 5,749. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodbury & Lympstone sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Woodbury & Lympstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.