Crime in Woodville: statistics, rates and trends
487 crimes were recorded in Woodville in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Woodville
- Questions about crime in Woodville
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (227), anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (42) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 812th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Woodville | South Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 487 | 7,246 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.8 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,186 | 117,493 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Woodville peaked in the year to August 2020 (736 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (456). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 487 | 67.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 517 | 71.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 713 | 99.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 672 | 93.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 661 | 92.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 700 | 97.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 736 | 102.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 601 | 83.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 456 | 63.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (48% below) and vehicle crime (33% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 42, while other theft fell from 58 to 33 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 227 | 31.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 7.9 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Other theft | 33 | 4.6 | 6.4 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -4% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Woodville; the highest is Burton upon Trent (99.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Melbourne (South Derbyshire) (37.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swadlincote | 2,949 | 81.6 | +20% |
| Ashby-de-la-Zouch | 1,128 | 69.9 | +3% |
| Measham | 358 | 64.7 | -4% |
| Burton upon Trent | 7,511 | 99.3 | +47% |
| Melbourne (South Derbyshire) | 207 | 37.8 | -44% |
| Whitwick | 419 | 51.3 | -24% |
| Hugglescote | 373 | 54.3 | -20% |
| Ibstock | 420 | 61.8 | -9% |
Woodville is the one area listed within Woodville, with 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodville | Neighbourhood | 10,354 | 624 | 60.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Woodville over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” and “Princess Close” (22 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Princess Close | 22 |
| On or near Goseley Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Smallthorn Place | 19 |
| On or near Woodville Road | 19 |
| On or near Millfield Street | 18 |
| On or near Jubilee Park | 17 |
| On or near Brookdale Road | 15 |
| On or near Stable Mews | 14 |
| On or near Hartshill Road | 11 |
Of the 430 crimes in Woodville with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 57 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 178 | 41.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 97 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 61 | 14.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 32 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Woodville has an estimated population of 7,186 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodville average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Woodville | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Woodville a safe place to live?
Woodville recorded 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 812th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Woodville?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 227 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Woodville going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodville was down 6% on the year before: 487 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 517 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodville?
About 7,186 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodville?
Woodville is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.