Wingate Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate's crime rate for March 2025 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.7% above the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area's distinct position within national crime trends. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (34.7% of total crimes), followed by criminal damage and arson (20.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10.2%). These figures suggest a combination of factors, including the area's built-up character and potential pressures from seasonal transitions. March, with its shift to spring and extended evenings, may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity and social interactions. The elevated rate of violent crime compared to the UK average could reflect local dynamics such as community cohesion or policing strategies. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—233% above the UK average—points to a specific vulnerability in the area's infrastructure or community resilience. Such spikes may be tied to environmental factors, such as increased foot traffic during the Easter holiday period or changes in local regulations. The contrast with anti-social behaviour, which was 28% below the UK average, suggests effective community engagement or enforcement in certain areas. As the year progresses, monitoring these trends alongside seasonal shifts will be critical for understanding their impact on local crime profiles.

March 2025 saw a stark 233.3% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This surge, far exceeding the UK average by 233%, may be linked to the area's built-up environment and potential vulnerabilities during the transition to spring. Concurrently, drug-related crimes doubled from zero to one incident, a 100% increase, though this remains a single data point. Other theft also doubled, from zero to four incidents, highlighting emerging patterns in property crime. Anti-social behaviour was 28% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect local initiatives or demographic factors. The 5.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences—falling from 18 to 17 incidents—suggests potential success in targeted interventions or natural fluctuations. However, the rise in vehicle crime (54% above UK average) and public order offences (27% above) indicates areas requiring further attention. For residents, the 233% spike in criminal damage and arson is a critical insight, as it signals a specific risk that may warrant community awareness campaigns or infrastructure improvements.

Wingate's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 25.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000. This upward trend places the area's monthly exposure at one reported crime for roughly every 110 residents, a figure that, while contextually local, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a rate that may feel high to residents given Wingate's built-up character and relatively small population of 5,391. When compared to the UK average, Wingate's overall rate remains 16.7% higher, a gap that persists despite the previous month's lower figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that each resident faces a 0.0091 probability of being a victim in any given month—a rate that, while not extreme, is elevated in comparison to national benchmarks. This context is crucial for residents and local authorities, as it highlights the need for targeted measures to address specific vulnerabilities. The contrast between Wingate's elevated property crime rates and its relatively lower anti-social behaviour incidents suggests a nuanced picture, where certain crime types may be more responsive to local interventions than others.