North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in North Wingfield and Holmewood for December 2024, accounting for 45.1% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents, the area exceeds the UK average by 16.9%, a figure that underscores the need for continued scrutiny of local crime trends. The dominance of violent crimes—37 incidents in total—suggests that this category is the primary driver of the area's elevated crime rate. This is consistent with the seasonal context of December, when dark evenings and the Christmas shopping peak may contribute to increased tensions and incidents in public spaces. While property crimes (26 incidents) are also present, they are significantly outnumbered by violent offences, which remain the most pressing concern. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet North Wingfield and Holmewood record 3.7 per 1,000, a 45% gap that may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and potential for concentrated incidents. The seasonal context also includes the impact of empty homes over holidays and the associated risks of burglary or other crimes, though these are not reflected in the current data. The presence of criminal damage and arson at 10 incidents (1.0 per 1,000) is 89% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in addressing property-related crimes. These patterns may be linked to the area's character as a built-up region within North East Derbyshire, where community density and seasonal factors interact to shape crime trends.

December 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), criminal damage and arson (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), all of which point to a shift in the crime mix. These rises contrast with a 19.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which remain the dominant category at 37 incidents (45.1% of total crimes). The local rate for violence and sexual offences (3.7 per 1,000) is 45% above the UK average, a significant divergence that may reflect local factors such as seasonal dynamics or community-specific pressures. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both exceed UK averages by 89% and 56% respectively, suggesting areas of concern that could benefit from targeted interventions. Residents might find the 100% increase in possession of weapons particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential escalation in more severe criminal activity.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in December 2024 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from 7.7 per 1,000 in November. This places the area 16.9% above the UK average, a persistent gap that reflects local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the need for vigilance in community spaces. When scaled to the population of 9,880, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 120 residents. This ratio, while not alarmingly high, suggests that residents are not immune to the risks of crime, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and violent incidents have surged. The population context also highlights the importance of targeted policing and community engagement to address the specific challenges faced by this built-up area within North East Derbyshire.