Wingate Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate's October 2023 crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents places it 57.5% above the UK average of 8.0, marking a stark departure from national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with criminal damage and arson accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents. This category alone is 614% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area's elevated overall rate. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the previous month's rate, remain a persistent concern, contributing 22.1% of total crimes and hovering just 4% above the national average. The seasonal context of October—characterised by darker evenings, the transition to winter, and the proximity of Halloween—may contribute to the spike in anti-social behaviour and property crime. Wingate's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, likely exacerbates vulnerabilities to vandalism and disorder. The increase in criminal damage and arson could be linked to the area's seasonal rhythms, with extended periods of darkness reducing visibility and deterring natural surveillance. Residents should be particularly mindful of these patterns as the year progresses into colder months, when similar trends have historically been observed in comparable urban centres.

October 2023 saw alarming spikes in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 180% (from 5 to 14 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising by 140% (from 10 to 24). These figures indicate a troubling shift in the crime profile, particularly as the category of criminal damage and arson is 614% above the UK average. The possession of weapons also doubled from zero to two incidents, a stark anomaly that may reflect broader local tensions. While public order offences remained 32% below the UK average, the overall crime mix has become increasingly dominated by property-related and anti-social incidents. For residents, the most immediate concern is the 14 reported cases of criminal damage and arson, which represent a disproportionate share of total crimes and could indicate targeted activity in specific areas of Wingate.

Wingate's crime rate in October 2023 rose sharply to 12.6 per 1,000 residents, a 74.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.2. This surge translates to approximately two crimes reported daily across the built-up area, highlighting a marked acceleration in incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents in a community of 5,391 people. While the daily crime figure provides a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure metric illustrates the cumulative impact on residents. The population context further emphasizes that this rate is 57.5% above the UK average, a disparity that raises questions about local factors contributing to the spike. Residents should be particularly vigilant given the significant shift from the prior month, which saw a more stable crime environment.