Wingate Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a significant downward trend in Wingate’s overall crime rate, which stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents—7.5% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This rate reflects a 30.4% decrease from January’s 10.4 per 1,000, consistent with the seasonal lull typical of early spring in small built-up areas. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.2% of total incidents (18 cases), a category that remains 40% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 12.8% of crimes (5 cases), while public order offences (3 cases) surged by 200% month-on-month. These figures highlight a shift in the crime profile, with violent crimes now dominating over property-related incidents. Seasonal context may explain the drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 81.3%, potentially linked to the reduced outdoor activity and the closure of temporary structures or events. However, the persistence of high rates in violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in this area. Wingate’s crime picture illustrates a combination of seasonal factors and localized pressures, with the need for targeted interventions to address rising public order issues while maintaining efforts to reduce violent crime. The data also shows that shoplifting and vehicle crime remain stable, with shoplifting slightly below the UK average, indicating that some sectors of the local economy may be better managed in terms of crime prevention.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to January, driven by a jump from one to three incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and burglary, indicates potential changes in community dynamics or unmet policing needs. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 81.3%, suggesting a temporary reduction in property-related incidents, possibly linked to the end of a local event or seasonal factors. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast: violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) now dominate, accounting for 46.2% of total crimes, a shift from the previous month’s focus on anti-social behaviour. This violent crime rate is 40% above the UK average, underscoring a critical disparity in Wingate’s profile. Meanwhile, shoplifting and vehicle crime remained stable, with shoplifting slightly below the UK average. These trends highlight the need for focused strategies to address rising public order issues while maintaining vigilance in violent crime prevention.

Wingate’s crime rate in February 2025 fell by 30.4% compared to January’s 10.4 per 1,000, marking a significant decline. This drop aligns with the seasonal transition into early spring, a period typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and lower crime rates in similar areas. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a manageable level of activity. When scaled to the population of 5,391 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 138 residents. This figure provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low. The reduction in overall crime may also be influenced by the closure of seasonal events in January, which often see spikes in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the persistence of certain crime types, such as violence and sexual offences, which remain 40% above the UK average, suggests that targeted interventions may still be necessary in specific areas of the town.