North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in North Wingfield and Holmewood during October 2024 reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 36% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15%) and criminal damage and arson (12%). This balance suggests a local environment where interpersonal disputes and property-related conflicts are significant, though not as pronounced as in larger urban centres. The overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 6.2% below the UK average, a margin that may reflect the built-up nature of the area and its relatively lower population density compared to major cities. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contributed to the elevated rates of violence and anti-social behaviour, which are often associated with increased social interactions in public spaces. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes contrasts with the national trend, where property-related offences typically account for a larger share. This discrepancy could indicate a mix of residential and commercial land use, where public spaces are more frequented by transient populations, or a localised focus on interpersonal disputes that may be exacerbated by the area’s smaller, closely-knit community structure. The lower-than-average rates of vehicle crime and burglary suggest that the area’s built-up character, with more concentrated housing and higher levels of community oversight, may act as a deterrent to certain types of crime.

October 2024 saw a sharp increase in other theft, rising by 350% from 2 to 9 incidents, and drug-related crimes, which doubled to 3 from 1. These spikes contrast with a 50% reduction in burglary and a 50% drop in other crime categories. The balance of crime types shifted with violence and sexual offences (36% of total) outpacing property crimes (27% of total), a reversal from earlier in the year. This violent crime dominance may reflect the influence of seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could contribute to heightened interpersonal conflicts. The area’s crime mix also shows stark deviations from the UK average: criminal damage and arson were 53% higher than the national rate, while vehicle crime was 36% lower. For residents, the 50% decline in burglary—a category typically linked to rural or semi-rural areas—suggests a possible shift in offender focus or increased community vigilance.

North Wingfield and Holmewood’s crime rate in October 2024 dropped by 19.3% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.4 to 7.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in smaller built-up areas, where activity levels may shift as the weather turns colder and evenings darken earlier. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 132 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the relatively low density of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While this rate remains below the UK average, the population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s smaller size means individual residents face a lower likelihood of being directly affected by crime than in more densely populated regions. The drop in burglary and other crime categories, coupled with the rise in anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents, suggests a combination of local dynamics that warrant further analysis.