North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The most unexpected development in July 2024 was the 266.7% increase in public order offences, which jumped from three to 11 incidents. This surge, occurring alongside a 100% rise in burglary and shoplifting, contrasts sharply with a 50% drop in drugs-related crimes and a 22.2% reduction in criminal damage and arson. The area's crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents—29.8% above the UK average of 8.4—reflects a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 42.6% of all crimes (46 incidents), with a rate of 4.7 per 1,000, 65% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) and other theft (12 incidents) followed as the next most common categories. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—likely contributed to these patterns, as increased foot traffic and social activity can amplify public order issues. However, the absence of significant changes in property crime (other theft and burglary) suggests that factors beyond seasonal trends may be at play, such as localized pressures or shifts in criminal behavior. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its location within North East Derbyshire, may also influence crime dynamics, with limited rural isolation leading to more concentrated criminal activity in public spaces.

Public order offences surged by 266.7% in July 2024, rising from three to 11 incidents—a stark shift that outpaced other categories. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in both burglary (from zero to six) and shoplifting (from zero to three), indicates a sudden escalation in incidents typically associated with crowded spaces or heightened social interaction. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes fell by 50% (from two to one), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 22.2% (from nine to seven), suggesting some temporary reduction in more persistent or repeat offender-driven activities. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, at 4.7 per 1,000 residents—65% above the UK average. For residents, the surge in public order offences may be particularly concerning, as these often occur in public spaces and can disrupt community cohesion during summer festivals and events.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 10.9 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.2. This shift places the area 29.8% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. Locally, the monthly exposure statistic reveals that over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents—a figure that, while lower than the UK's overall rate, reflects a concentrated impact on this built-up area. Daily crime counts show an average of three crimes per day, consistent with the seasonal context of increased foot traffic and outdoor events. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the absolute number of crimes remains relatively modest (108 total), the rate's upward trajectory suggests a need for targeted local responses, particularly given the area's built-up nature and potential for concentrated criminal activity during peak summer periods.