North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in North Wingfield and Holmewood, a built-up area within North East Derbyshire. The overall crime rate stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This comparative advantage was driven by significant declines in property crimes and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 63% and 47% respectively compared to UK averages. However, the area’s violent crime profile remained a concern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.9% of all reported crimes—well above the UK average for this category. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter-related foot traffic and springtime outdoor activities, may have influenced these patterns, potentially increasing opportunities for violent incidents in public spaces. The rise in robbery and shoplifting, though modest in absolute terms, underscores vulnerabilities in retail and high-traffic areas. The area’s relatively low burglary and vehicle crime rates, which were 63% and 21% below UK averages respectively, suggest that local security measures and community awareness may be effective in preventing property-related crimes. As the year progresses, continued monitoring of violent crime trends and targeted interventions in high-risk zones will be critical to maintaining this improved safety profile.

April 2025 saw a 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported after none in March, a stark anomaly that warrants immediate attention. Shoplifting rose by 33.3%, from three to four incidents, indicating a potential shift in retail crime patterns during the Easter period. These increases contrast sharply with declines in criminal damage and arson, which fell by 68.8%, and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 56.3%. The area’s violent crime rate—3.7 per 1,000—exceeds the UK average by 42%, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.9% of all crimes. This imbalance suggests that local factors, such as increased foot traffic in public spaces, may be contributing to the rise in violent incidents. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high pedestrian activity, where the combination of seasonal events and existing crime hotspots could create new risks.

North Wingfield and Holmewood’s crime rate in April 2025 dropped by 38% compared to March 2025, falling from 11.4 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 7.8% below the UK average of 7.7, a distinction that reflects broader local trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly two crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to a relatively low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 141 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in many comparable areas. This reduction may be attributed to seasonal factors, with the Easter period potentially influencing patterns of outdoor activity and community engagement. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite localized spikes in violent crime, the overall rate remains in line with national safety benchmarks, offering reassurance to residents. However, the sharp increase in robbery and shoplifting suggests that targeted vigilance in specific areas may still be necessary.