North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

March 2024 saw North Wingfield and Holmewood maintain a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13.0% above the UK average of 7.7. This rate reflects a shift in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences dominating the monthly tally at 44 incidents (51.2% of total), significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed with 10 reports (11.6%), while public order offences accounted for 6 cases (7.0%). The seasonal transition to spring, coupled with the end of British Summer Time adjustments, may have influenced activity levels. Violence and sexual offences remain the most pressing concern, with the local rate 69% above the UK average. This could be partly explained by the area's built-up nature within North East Derbyshire, where high-density living and limited public space may contribute to interpersonal conflicts. The relatively low incidence of property crimes—20 total (23.3% of all crimes)—suggests a focus on community-based issues over theft or burglary. However, the rise in drug-related offences (2 cases) and 'other crime' (4 cases) deserves closer attention, as these categories are not typically prominent in smaller built-up areas. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local factors and national trends, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most consistent concern for residents and local authorities.

March 2024 marked a significant decrease in anti-social behaviour, falling by 66.7% from 30 incidents in February to 10 reports. This drop aligns with the seasonal shift to spring, as shorter evenings and the end of winter may reduce opportunities for public disturbances. Criminal damage and arson also declined by 54.5%, from 11 to 5 cases, potentially reflecting a decrease in vandalism during milder weather. Conversely, drug-related offences saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a notable uptick that may signal evolving local challenges. 'Other crime' also rose by 100%, from 2 to 4 reports, though the exact nature of these incidents remains unspecified in the data. Public order offences surged by 100%, from 3 to 6 cases, linked to increased foot traffic as the area transitions into spring. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, with 44 cases (51.2% of all crimes), the area's rate of violence and sexual offences is 69% above the UK average, highlighting a critical disparity. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, is 14% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures or demographic factors that suppress such incidents. The contrast between rising drug-related offences and falling anti-social behaviour underscores the need for targeted interventions that address emerging issues without compromising existing progress.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in March 2024 (8.7 per 1,000) represented an 18.9% decrease from February's rate of 10.7 per 1,000, indicating a meaningful reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the locality. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 115 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when compared to the area's population of 9,880, provides context for residents assessing personal risk. This figure is lower than the UK average when scaled to individual exposure, though the higher-than-average rates in violent crime and sexual offences suggest that certain categories affect the area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate has decreased, the distribution of crime types remains uneven. For instance, the 69% above-average rate for violence and sexual offences contrasts sharply with the 14% below-average rate for anti-social behaviour, illustrating a complex local profile. These statistics highlight the importance of targeted policing and community engagement in addressing specific crime types without overgeneralising the area's safety.