Wingerworth Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw Wingerworth maintain a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 69.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern in the area's historically low crime levels, a characteristic often observed in smaller built-up areas with strong community cohesion. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 47.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 cases, 17.7%) and public order offences (2 cases, 11.8%). These proportions align with typical crime profiles for small urban centres where interpersonal disputes and minor disorder dominate over more severe criminal activity. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and early spring weather—likely influenced the crime mix, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the rise in violence and sexual offences. Conversely, the absence of major incidents in categories like burglary or vehicle crime, which are more common in high-density urban areas, reinforces Wingerworth's distinct character as a low-crime environment. The area's performance in April was also notable for its stark contrast to the UK average, with all major crime categories recording rates significantly below national benchmarks. This includes anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 (66% below UK average) and shoplifting at 0.1 per 1,000 (79% below UK average), suggesting a combination of local policing effectiveness and community-level deterrence factors. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal trends, with the Easter period potentially influencing crime patterns through shifts in social activity and alcohol consumption, though these connections remain speculative without further analysis.

The most striking shift in April 2023 was the 100% increase in both drug-related offences and shoplifting, moving from zero incidents to one each in the month. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, contrasts with a 72.7% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 11 to 3 cases. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.1% of all crimes, yet their rate of 1.1 per 1,000 was 58% below the UK average. The sharp reduction in criminal damage and arson—halving from four to two cases—suggests potential improvements in community policing or seasonal factors, though no definitive link can be drawn. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a new risk factor in local retail environments that warrants attention from business owners.

Wingerworth's crime rate in April 2023 dropped by 45.2% compared to the previous month, falling from 4.2 to 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal pattern observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where increased daylight and community activity may deter criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the low-level nature of incidents in Wingerworth relative to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 437 residents, underscoring the area's comparatively safe profile. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Wingerworth is significantly lower than in regions with higher population densities or more complex socio-economic dynamics.