Total Crime Rate
59.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodhall Drive area has the 17th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Littleover , and the 289th lowest crime rate of 756 local areas in Derby .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodhall Drive (DE23 4RS) in the last 12 months was 59.1 per 1,000 residents and was 3.2% higher than the Littleover average (57.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 33.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 48.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodhall Drive (DE23 4RS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Daubenton Way, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Maypole Lane (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Littleover| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Woodhall Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rodney Walk | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Andrew Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Maypole Lane | Under investigation |
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