Crime in Woodville: statistics, rates and trends
494 crimes were recorded in Woodville in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Woodville at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodville
- Types of crime in Woodville
- Woodville compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Woodville
- Streets with the most crime in Woodville
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodville
- Population and deprivation in Woodville
- Questions about crime in Woodville
- About this data
494 crimes were recorded in Woodville in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 224 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Woodville has the 812th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodville | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 494 | 7,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,186 | 117,493 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodville was highest in the year to July 2020 (734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (468). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 494 | 68.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 534 | 74.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 705 | 98.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 667 | 92.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 650 | 90.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 722 | 100.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 734 | 102.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 577 | 80.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 468 | 65.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 37 |
| December 2025 | 40 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodville 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in public order (+13%). The largest falls were in other theft (-46%) and criminal damage and arson (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 31.2 | 0.91 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +2% |
| Public order | 43 | 6.0 | 0.90 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -24% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.9 | 0.76 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.0 | 0.82 | +53% |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.1 | 0.94 | +47% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.4 | 2.44 | +325% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.9 | 0.55 | +17% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -56% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -94% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodville
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodville recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodville
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodville recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodville
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodville recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodville
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodville recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodville
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodville recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodville
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodville recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodville
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodville recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodville
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodville recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 325% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodville
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodville recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodville
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodville recorded 7 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 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodville
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodville recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodville
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodville recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 94% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Woodville, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodville.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 2,951 | 81.6 | +19% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,077 | 66.8 | -3% |
| Measham | 360 | 65.1 | -5% |
| Burton upon Trent | 7,555 | 99.9 | +45% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 213 | 38.9 | -43% |
| Whitwick | 429 | 52.6 | -24% |
| Hugglescote | 387 | 56.3 | -18% |
| Ibstock | 441 | 64.9 | -6% |
1 areas within Woodville, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Woodville had the highest rate (60.2 per 1,000) and Woodville the lowest (60.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | Neighbourhood | 10,354 | 623 | 60.2 |
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 Woodville over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Goseley Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Smallthorn Place | 22 |
| On or near Princess Close | 21 |
| On or near Jubilee Park | 18 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 18 |
| On or near Millfield Street | 16 |
| On or near Brookdale Road | 16 |
| On or near Stable Mews | 14 |
| On or near Hartshill Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodville 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 35.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 19.6% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 15.8% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 12.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Woodville has an estimated population of 7,186. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodville sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodville |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Woodville a safe place to live?
Woodville recorded 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Woodville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Woodville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodville was down 7% on the year before: 494 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 534 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodville?
Woodville is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Woodville. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.