North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North Wingfield and Holmewood’s February 2024 crime rate of 10.7 per 1,000 residents — 50.7% above the UK average — reflects a stark deviation from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 41 incidents (38.7% of total crimes), a rate of 4.2 per 1,000, 68% higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This category’s prominence may partly explain the overall rate, given the area’s built-up character and potential for concentrated social interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 30 incidents (28.3% of total crimes), at 3.0 per 1,000 — 186% above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. This suggests a possible link to the area’s density and community dynamics, though seasonal factors such as winter’s low outdoor activity and the pre-spring lull may also contribute. Other theft and criminal damage and arson each accounted for 10.4% of total crimes, both significantly above UK averages. The stark contrast with vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 32% below UK average) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000, equal to UK average) highlights uneven distribution across crime types. February’s low outdoor activity may reduce opportunities for vehicle-related crimes, while the built-up environment likely amplifies incidents of personal and property crimes. This month’s data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violence and anti-social behaviour, which remain high compared to national benchmarks.

February 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour rising by 200% (10 to 30 incidents) — the largest single-month increase in the area’s recorded history. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' (0 to 2 incidents), signals a significant shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, at 41 incidents, remained 68% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour (3.0 per 1,000) was 186% above the UK rate of 1.1 per 1,000. These figures suggest a growing challenge in managing community tensions and disorder. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 62.5% (8 to 3), and criminal damage and arson fell by 31.3% (16 to 11), indicating some areas of improvement. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour — now the second most common crime category — may require heightened awareness of local community initiatives aimed at addressing nuisance activity.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in February 2024 rose to 10.7 per 1,000 residents, a 37.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This marks a sharp upward trend, with daily crime averaging four incidents per day across the 29-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents — a figure that highlights the density of incidents relative to the area’s population of 9,880. While this monthly exposure is stark, the UK average crime rate is 7.1 per 1,000, meaning the area’s rate is 50.7% higher. However, not all crime categories mirror this pattern. Vehicle crime, for instance, remained 32% below the UK average, suggesting localized factors may influence specific types of crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk compared to the national average, though the breakdown of crime types shows uneven distribution. This disparity underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories, such as violence and anti-social behaviour, which are significantly above UK levels.