North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw an 8.8% decrease in North Wingfield and Holmewood's overall crime rate compared to July, falling from 11.4 to 10.4 per 1,000 residents. This rate remains 28.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting persistent challenges in this built-up area of North East Derbyshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 56.3% of all reported incidents—nearly double the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also exceeded national benchmarks, while shoplifting and other thefts fell significantly below the UK rate. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the elevated violent crime rate, as transient populations and increased social activity can strain local policing resources. Conversely, the sharp drop in public order offences—62.5% fewer than July—suggests a possible reduction in alcohol-fuelled disputes during this period. While the overall rate decreased, the area's crime profile remains heavily skewed towards violent incidents, which are 106% above the UK average. This contrast with lower rates of property crime, such as shoplifting (68% below UK levels), raises questions about the underlying factors driving this imbalance. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to the high proportion of violent crimes, which often occur in public settings. However, the absence of a clear seasonal pattern in property crime—despite August's typical summer tourism—suggests other local dynamics at play. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the disproportionate rise in violent offences, even as other categories show improvement.

Violent crimes rose by 18.4% in August compared to July, with 58 incidents reported—56.3% of all crimes. This category is 106% above the UK average, reflecting a stark disparity in this area's safety profile. Meanwhile, shoplifting saw a 100% increase, doubling from zero to two incidents, though it remains 68% below the UK rate of 0.6 per 1,000. Public order offences plummeted by 62.5%, from 16 to 6, marking one of the most significant month-on-month declines. This drop aligns with the UK average for public order crimes, which stood at 0.6 per 1,000. The crime mix also shifted markedly: property crimes accounted for only 19.4% of all incidents (20 crimes), compared to 56.3% for violent crimes. This imbalance suggests a growing focus on interpersonal conflicts, possibly linked to the area's social fabric and local events. Other thefts fell by 57.1%, from seven to three, remaining 41% below the UK average. The category of 'Other crime' saw a 100% increase, with two incidents reported, though it is still 25% above the UK average. These shifts highlight the complexity of crime trends, where some categories improve while others worsen, requiring nuanced approaches to community safety.

August 2025's crime rate of 10.4 per 1,000 represents an 8.8% decline from July's 11.4 per 1,000, yet the area remains 28.4% above the UK average. This monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 96 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while lower than July's equivalent, still indicates a higher-than-average risk compared to the national context. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three crimes per day in August, a rate that, while stable, reflects the persistent challenges of maintaining safety in a built-up area. The population context reveals that with 9,880 residents, the 103 reported crimes equate to a 1.04% incidence rate—slightly above the UK's broader demographic trends. This figure may seem abstract, but for residents, it means a 1-in-96 chance of being directly affected by crime over the month. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in violent crimes, which are 106% higher than the national benchmark. This discrepancy underscores the area's unique challenges, which may stem from its mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where social interactions are frequent but resources for conflict resolution may be limited. The decline in public order offences, however, offers a glimmer of progress, suggesting that local initiatives or seasonal factors may have contributed to reduced alcohol-related incidents. These comparative figures highlight both the progress made and the areas requiring further attention to align with national safety standards.