North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 presented a complex picture for North Wingfield and Holmewood, with a crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents—18.7% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. The data highlights a troubling concentration of violent crime, as violence and sexual offences accounted for 51.1% of all reported crimes (45 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average by 77%. This category alone contributed to the area's elevated overall rate, with a 12.5% month-on-month increase from 40 to 45 incidents. The surge in public order offences (10 cases, 11.4% of total crimes) further complicates the picture, rising 150% from the previous month. While anti-social behaviour and other crime types showed declines, the persistence of above-average violent crime suggests underlying issues that may be exacerbated by seasonal factors. Easter and spring activity patterns likely contributed to increased outdoor interactions, potentially amplifying tensions in communal spaces. The area's crime profile, characterised by high levels of violence and public disorder, contrasts with its relatively low burglary rates (67% below UK average), pointing to a need for targeted interventions in high-risk social environments rather than property-focused strategies. The local context—likely a mixed urban-rural area with community hubs and seasonal activity—may explain these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm direct causal links.

April 2023 saw a stark 150% increase in public order offences, rising from four to ten incidents. This surge, coupled with a 12.5% rise in violence and sexual offences (40 to 45 cases), indicates heightened tensions in community spaces. Vehicle crime also increased by 25% (four to five incidents), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local parking or transport hubs. While burglary and other crime categories fell by 50%, the area's violent crime rate remains 77% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 51.1% of all reported crimes. Residents should be particularly vigilant in public areas, where anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and public order issues now constitute 22.8% of total crimes. The local police have not issued specific warnings, but the data underscores a need for community engagement in high-traffic zones.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in April 2023 (8.9 per 1,000 residents) marked a 7.4% decrease from the previous month's 9.6 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during spring. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in April, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. While this rate is lower than the UK average for burglary (67% below) and other crime (23% below), the persistent above-average rates for violence and sexual offences (77% above UK average) highlight areas requiring focused attention. The population context—9,880 residents—means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can translate to meaningful shifts in local safety perceptions.