Wingate Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate's March 2024 crime rate of 9.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 26% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This disparity is driven by a concentration of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences (30.8% of total) and criminal damage and arson (25.0%) as the two most prevalent categories. The area's crime profile contrasts with the UK average in several respects: while anti-social behaviour is 22% below the national rate, criminal damage and arson are 314% above, reflecting a stark divergence in local crime dynamics. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns—March's transition to spring, with longer evenings and clock changes, could influence both property crimes and incidents of violence. The dominance of property crimes (52% of total) over violent crimes (30.8%) suggests a mix of local vulnerabilities, linked to Wingate's character as a built-up area within a historically industrial region. The UK-wide context reveals Wingate's elevated risk in specific categories, though its overall rate remains within the spectrum of regional variations. This data invites further analysis of how local geography, population density, and seasonal rhythms interact to shape crime trends in the area.

March 2024 saw dramatic shifts in Wingate's crime profile. Burglary surged by 400%, jumping from one to five incidents, while shoplifting tripled (200% increase) and other theft rose by 100% from zero to four. These spikes contrast sharply with declines in vehicle crime (-75%), anti-social behaviour (-58.3%), and public order offences (-50%). The breakdown reveals violent crimes (30.8% of total) and criminal damage (25.0%) as dominant categories, with the former 12% above the UK average and the latter 314% above. Anti-social behaviour—though still significant—was 22% below the UK average, suggesting localized factors may be tempering its prevalence. The surge in burglary, particularly in a built-up area, may reflect seasonal patterns or increased vulnerability during extended evenings, a hypothesis consistent with March's transition to spring.

Wingate's crime rate in March 2024 rose to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, a 36.9% increase from February's 7.1 per 1,000. This marks a stark departure from the previous month's trajectory, with the area now exceeding the UK average by 26%. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the density of incidents relative to the area's population of 5,391. On a daily basis, Wingate recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that may reflect the convergence of seasonal transitions and local dynamics. While the UK average crime rate remains lower, the scale of individual crime types in Wingate, such as criminal damage and arson (314% above UK average), suggests a distinct local pattern that warrants closer examination within the context of regional factors.