North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

August 2023 saw North Wingfield and Holmewood record a crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 25.9% above the UK average of 8.1. This rate, while lower than the previous month’s 11.0, remains significantly elevated, reflecting persistent challenges in a small, built-up community. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (39 incidents, 38.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (26 cases, 25.7%) and criminal damage and arson (11, 10.9%). These figures align with seasonal patterns, as August is a peak holiday month, often associated with increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents, which may heighten risks for burglary and vandalism. However, the area’s violent crime rate—4.0 per 1,000—was 52% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000. This disparity may be influenced by the area’s demographics, with a population of 9,880 concentrated in a compact built-up area, where social interactions are frequent and public spaces are densely used. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes nearly a quarter of all crimes, may be exacerbated by the summer’s prolonged evenings and increased foot traffic in local amenities. While the overall rate saw a slight decline, the disproportionate rise in criminal damage and arson suggests localized pressures, linked to the summer season’s impact on property maintenance or targeted acts of vandalism. The area’s crime profile underscores the need for tailored strategies that address both the immediate challenges of high-profile crimes and the underlying factors contributing to persistent issues in public spaces.

August 2023 marked an 11.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, from 44 to 39 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or community interventions. However, criminal damage and arson rose sharply by 37.5%, from eight to 11 cases, an increase that contrasts with the overall decline. This category’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 75% above the UK average, suggesting localized vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, at 2.6 per 1,000, 81% above the UK average, highlighting persistent issues in public spaces. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 50%, from 10 to 5 incidents, a drop that may indicate improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the summer. Vehicle crime, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 80% below the UK average, due to lower vehicle density in the built-up area. These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions, with no single trend dominating the month’s crime profile.

August 2023 saw a 7.3% decrease in the area’s crime rate, dropping from 11.0 to 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline, though modest, contrasts with the persistent elevation above the UK average. Locally, the 101 reported crimes over 31 days translate to approximately three crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area’s compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 98 residents, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of just under 10,000 people. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which would be lower given the area’s elevated overall rate. The decrease in violent crime and burglary may reflect seasonal factors—August is a peak holiday month, with increased tourism potentially deterring some crimes through heightened police presence or community activity. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson suggests localized pressures, linked to summer-related neglect of properties or targeted vandalism during holidays. The daily crime count, while consistent with prior months, remains a reminder of the need for vigilance in a small, closely knit community.