Wingate Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate’s crime rate for September 2023 was 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 10% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, shaped by the seasonal rhythms of the area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (25.6%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). The dominance of violent crime may be influenced by the proximity of educational institutions, which often see spikes in incidents during the start of the academic year. However, the lower overall rate compared to the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or effective policing—may be contributing to a more stable environment. Criminal damage and arson, though not typically a high-priority category in the UK, are elevated in Wingate, with rates 217% above the national average. This discrepancy could be attributed to the area’s built-up character, where property-related disputes or vandalism may be more prevalent. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and the transition into darker evenings, may have influenced patterns of activity, with some crimes likely linked to youth gatherings or increased scrutiny in public spaces. While direct causation, the interplay of these factors offers a plausible explanation for the current crime profile. Residents may take comfort in the overall reduction in crime, though the elevated rates in specific categories indicate areas for continued focus.

September 2023 saw a sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, dropping by 66.7% from 15 incidents in August to 5. This reduction may be linked to the start of the academic term, which could have shifted community activity away from public spaces. Public order offences also fell by 50%, aligning with similar trends in vehicle crime, which dropped from 4 to 2. These decreases contrast with a 50% rise in burglary, a category where Wingate’s rate is 87% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences increased by 7.1%, though Wingate’s rate for this category remains just 2% above the UK average. Criminal damage and arson saw a 217% increase compared to the UK average, with 10 incidents reported—highlighting a localised concern that warrants attention. Residents may find the drop in anti-social behaviour particularly reassuring, as it suggests a reduction in disturbances that could impact quality of life.

Wingate’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 36.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.3 per 1,000. This marks a significant shift, with the area now experiencing one reported crime for roughly every 138 residents over the course of the month. Daily crime figures show an average of one crime per day, a statistic that, while local to Wingate, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. When scaled to the area’s population of 5,391, the monthly exposure rate highlights that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime. This contrast with the previous month’s higher rate suggests a possible stabilization in policing efforts or community engagement initiatives, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such trends. The drop aligns with the seasonal context of September, a time when the return to school and university may reduce certain types of crime while potentially increasing others linked to youth activity.