North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 in North Wingfield and Holmewood revealed a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000, placing the area 26.3% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, while concerning, masks a combination of trends within specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 42.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.8%) and other theft (11.6%). These figures align with the area’s built-up character, where proximity to public spaces and commercial hubs may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as the transition to spring and longer evenings may have influenced patterns of activity. For instance, the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour could be linked to increased socialising in public areas, while the elevated rate of other theft may reflect seasonal shopping patterns. However, the data also highlights areas of relative strength: public order offences and vehicle crime were both below the UK average, suggesting that certain aspects of local life may be less prone to these issues. This mixed picture underscores the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing targeted interventions with broader community engagement. The overall rate, while higher than the UK average, does not fully capture the varied nature of local challenges, which include both persistent problems and pockets of improvement.

March 2023 saw several categories aligning with or diverging from the UK average, offering a nuanced view of the area’s crime profile. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, were 38% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a decrease that may reflect community efforts or local policing strategies. Similarly, vehicle crime was 17% below the UK rate, suggesting that local infrastructure or patrols may be contributing to this lower incidence. However, the area’s violent crime rate stood at 4.1 per 1,000, 50% above the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This disparity may be influenced by the built-up nature of the area, where higher population density and social interactions could increase the likelihood of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 54% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted community engagement. The stark contrast between these categories highlights the complexity of local crime patterns, with some areas of improvement coexisting alongside persistent challenges.

In March 2023, North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 3 crimes per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of the population and the localised nature of criminal activity. When scaled to the area’s 9,880 residents, this rate underscores the proximity of crime to everyday life in the community. The daily crime count, while seemingly modest, highlights the continuous presence of incidents that may impact residents’ sense of safety. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime profile, though above the UK average, includes notable disparities in specific categories. For instance, public order offences and vehicle crime are below the UK average, suggesting that certain aspects of local life may be less prone to these issues. However, the higher rates of violent crime and anti-social behaviour indicate areas where targeted interventions could have a meaningful impact.