North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime profile in February 2025, contributing 43.5% of all reported crimes — a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents, 57% above the UK average. This stark outlier underscores a significant departure from national trends, with the area's overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents marking a 28.4% increase compared to the UK's 6.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — likely contributes to patterns seen in anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000, 86% above UK average) and criminal damage (1.0 per 1,000, 108% above UK average). These figures suggest that environmental factors, such as colder weather and limited daylight, may amplify tensions in public spaces. While property crimes accounted for 23 of the 85 total reported crimes, the balance of violent to property crime is skewed, with violence and sexual offences far outpacing other categories. This imbalance contrasts with areas where retail or commuter activity drives property crime, highlighting the need for tailored approaches to address local dynamics. The data also reveals an unusual dip in shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000, 68% below UK average), which may reflect seasonal retail patterns or temporary changes in consumer behaviour.

February 2025 saw a sharp rise in bicycle theft, with cases doubling from one to two — a 100% increase. This surge aligns with the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, but the local rate of 0.2 per 1,000 suggests a growing vulnerability in this category. Conversely, burglary fell by 80% from five to one incident, a drop that may reflect heightened community awareness or improved security measures. The crime mix shifted significantly, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.5% of all reported crimes — the highest proportion in any category. This is 57% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 and highlights a critical disparity in violent crime trends. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, contributing 21.2% of all crimes, 86% above the UK average. These figures suggest a need for focused policing in areas where anti-social incidents are concentrated, particularly during the winter months when indoor gatherings and reduced visibility may exacerbate tensions.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 13.3% increase from the previous month's 7.6 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of three reported crimes per day over the 28-day period. When scaled to the area's population of 9,880, this equates to one reported crime for every 116 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful aggregate measure, it does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns or localized hotspots. The shift from January to February also reflects a seasonal context typical of winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may influence crime dynamics. The comparison to the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent and anti-social crimes are high compared to national trends.