Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woods Meadow area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Aston , and the 121st lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in South Derbyshire .
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 Woods Meadow (DE72 3UX) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 50.8% lower than the Aston average (71.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woods Meadow (DE72 3UX), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Croft. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Aston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Appian Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Luccombe Drive | Under investigation |
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