Wingate Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate's January 2025 crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 46.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. The most striking anomaly was the sharp rise in shoplifting, which jumped from one reported incident in December to four in January—a 300% increase. This spike contrasts with the typically lower retail footfall of January, a post-holiday period marked by shorter daylight hours and reduced consumer activity. The area's crime profile remained dominated by property-related offences, with criminal damage and arson accounting for 28.6% of all reported crimes, far exceeding the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 28.6%, while anti-social behaviour rose to 12.5% of total incidents. These patterns may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial zones, where seasonal transitions and reduced community engagement could contribute to increased disorder. The absence of significant declines in any major crime category suggests persistent challenges in maintaining public safety, particularly as the area's crime rate continues to outpace national benchmarks by a wide margin.

The most dramatic shift in Wingate's crime profile came from shoplifting, which surged by 300% month-on-month. This increase—from one to four incidents—defies expectations for January, a typically low-traffic month for retail premises. The jump in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 250% (from two to seven incidents), further highlights a troubling trend in community disorder. Meanwhile, other theft offences also doubled, moving from two to six cases. These spikes contrast sharply with the 83.3% decline in public order offences, which dropped from six to one, though this category remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The area's criminal damage and arson rate of 3.0 per 1,000—488% above the UK average—suggests ongoing challenges with property crime, potentially linked to the area's industrial heritage and the presence of vacant or poorly maintained buildings. Residents should note that Wingate's crime rate for violent offences (3.0 per 1,000) is 20% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas.

Wingate's January 2025 crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 represents a 36.5% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This rise translates to approximately two crimes reported daily in the area, a figure that may feel more pronounced in a small built-up community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 96 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the proximity of crime to everyday life in Wingate. While the population of 5,391 residents means each individual faces a slightly higher risk compared to the UK average, the most significant disparities emerge in specific categories. For example, Wingate's rate of criminal damage and arson is 488% above the UK average, suggesting that local conditions—such as the presence of derelict properties or industrial sites—may contribute to this anomaly. The contrast with the UK's lower public order offence rate (57% below Wingate's figure) highlights the area's unique challenges in managing community disorder. These figures, when contextualised within Wingate's demographic and geographic profile, reveal a need for tailored strategies to address both property crime and anti-social behaviour.