North Wingfield and Holmewood Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in March 2025 stood at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.2% above the UK average of 7.8. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and national trends, with the area's crime profile dominated by violent and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all reported crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each contributed 14.2% of the total, both of which are higher than their respective UK averages. The seasonal transition to spring likely played a role in shaping these patterns, as extended daylight hours and warmer weather may influence public activity and, consequently, crime opportunities. For instance, the increase in public order offences could be partially explained by the social dynamics of a built-up area where community interactions are frequent. However, it is also possible that the absence of specific interventions or changes in policing priorities contributed to the sustained high levels of certain crime types. The area's overall crime rate, while elevated, does not indicate a uniform distribution across all offence categories, with some types—such as shoplifting and burglary—remaining below UK averages. This suggests that local characteristics, such as the presence of retail centres or the nature of the built-up area, may influence specific crime trends. The data highlights the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, one that addresses the most pressing issues while leveraging the area's strengths in mitigating other types of offences.

March 2025 saw a notable decrease in anti-social behaviour, falling by 11.1% compared to February, which may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal factors. However, public order offences rose sharply by 160%, increasing from 5 to 13 cases, a change that could be linked to the transition to spring and longer evenings. Similarly, theft from the person and drug-related offences both doubled compared to the previous month, indicating potential shifts in criminal activity. The area's violent crime rate remains 65% above the UK average, with 4.5 per 1,000 residents affected, a figure that highlights persistent challenges in addressing violence and sexual offences. These trends suggest that while some areas of concern are showing improvement, others require urgent attention. For residents, the 160% increase in public order offences is a specific data point that may inform community safety discussions and local policing priorities.

North Wingfield and Holmewood's crime rate in March 2025 rose by 33.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 8.6 to 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, when extended daylight hours may influence patterns of public activity. Locally, 4 crimes were reported per day in March, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 87 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate offers a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting the area. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK average, the distribution of crime types reveals stark contrasts: violent crimes, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage all significantly exceed national benchmarks. This underscores a need for targeted local strategies, particularly in addressing public order issues which saw a 160% month-on-month increase. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the rise, the area's crime burden remains concentrated in specific categories rather than being evenly distributed across all offence types.