Wingate Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 5,391 residents, 41 reported crimes in December 2024 translate to a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 people — 7.0% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This rate places Wingate slightly above the national benchmark, though the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.7% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (22.0%) and public order issues (14.6%). The seasonal context of December — with its long evenings, holiday shopping, and empty homes — may partly explain patterns in property crime and anti-social behaviour. Violent crime in Wingate (2.4 per 1,000) is 6% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may temper some crime trends. However, criminal damage and arson rates here are 221% higher than the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability that contrasts with the lower levels of violence. The month’s dark evenings and festive activity could contribute to property crime spikes, though the absence of major retail hubs or nightlife areas may explain why shoplifting rates (0.2 per 1,000) are 65% below the UK average. This interplay between local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime patterns illustrates the need for tailored approaches to safety in Wingate’s built-up environment.

December 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime types, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% compared to November (0 to 1 incidents). This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during the festive period or the movement of transient populations. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 88.9% (9 to 1), likely due to reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holidays and increased security measures in local stores. The breakdown of crimes also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: criminal damage and arson rates in Wingate were 221% higher than the national average (1.7 vs 0.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour rates were 57% below (0.4 vs 0.9 per 1,000). These divergences suggest that local factors — such as the presence of industrial sites or the demographics of Wingate’s population — may influence crime patterns differently than in other areas. For residents, the 1-in-131 monthly exposure to crime (41 crimes over 5,391 people) provides a concrete metric to assess local safety, though this figure remains lower than the UK average for most categories. The mix of violent and property crime also shifted slightly, with property crimes (16) outpacing violent crimes (13) for the first time in recent months, reflecting seasonal changes in crime opportunities.

Wingate’s crime rate in December 2024 (7.6 per 1,000) marked a 33.8% decrease from November’s 11.5 per 1,000, illustrating a significant downward trend over the past month. This decline aligns with the seasonal lull in activity during the Christmas period, though the rate remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, Wingate experienced approximately 1 crime per day in December, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 131 residents — a metric that provides context for how frequently crime occurs in this community compared to other areas. When scaled to Wingate’s population of 5,391, this rate suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, though the elevated rates of criminal damage and arson may impact specific neighbourhoods. The comparison to the previous month also highlights the volatility of crime trends in Wingate, with sharp drops in some categories and stable or rising rates in others. This fluctuation underscores the importance of ongoing monitoring and tailored interventions to address persistent issues, such as the localised spikes in property crime and anti-social behaviour.