Wingate Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wingate’s crime profile in May 2025 revealed a stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 13.9 per 1,000 residents — 71.6% higher than the national figure of 8.1. The area’s top crime types were violence and sexual offences (25.3% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (24.0%), and criminal damage and arson (20.0%), all of which far exceed UK averages. This pattern may be influenced by Wingate’s built-up character, where dense residential areas and limited green spaces could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property damage. Seasonal factors also played a role: May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely amplified outdoor socialising, increasing opportunities for violence and disorder. Meanwhile, the category of criminal damage and arson — at 2.8 per 1,000 — was 367% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s industrial history and the presence of older infrastructure vulnerable to vandalism. The overall crime rate, while elevated, remained stable compared to recent months, suggesting no immediate escalation beyond established trends. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and weapons possession highlights areas for targeted local action.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during May’s longer evenings. Simultaneously, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2, a figure that, while low, warrants attention given the category’s 400% deviation from the UK average. Anti-social behaviour declined by 14.3% (21 to 18), a drop that may reflect temporary factors such as targeted policing efforts or seasonal lulls in public gatherings. Anti-social behaviour remains 132% above the UK average, illustrating the area’s persistent challenges in this category. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with property crimes (30) outpacing violent crimes (19), though both remain high compared to national benchmarks.

Wingate’s crime rate in May 2025 rose 7.2% compared to April, climbing from 13.0 to 13.9 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 71.6% above the UK average of 8.1, a disparity that remains stark despite national trends. On a daily basis, Wingate experienced an average of 2 crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s compact built-up nature and limited dispersal of population. When viewed through the lens of monthly exposure, 1 in every 72 residents reported a crime during May, a ratio that underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in a small urban setting. This exposure rate is higher than the UK average, though precise national comparisons are not available. The increase from April may partly reflect seasonal shifts, such as extended evenings and bank holidays, which can amplify social interactions and associated risks in a densely populated built-up area.