Wingerworth Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's August 2023 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents placed it 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a striking contrast that underscores the area's generally low crime profile. The breakdown of crimes revealed anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents (10 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (32.1%, 9 cases) and public order offences (10.7%, 3 cases). This distribution suggests a focus on community-level issues, with anti-social behaviour and public order concerns dominating the local crime picture. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—introduces potential variables, such as increased tourism and the temporary presence of transient populations, which may influence crime patterns. While the overall rate remains stable, the data hints at a possible shift in the balance between property and violent crimes, with property crimes (4 total) comprising a smaller share of the total (14.3%) compared to violent crimes (32.1%). This could reflect the area's built-up nature, where public spaces and social interactions may contribute to higher rates of anti-social and violent incidents. However, the consistent gap between Wingerworth's rates and the UK average—particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences (55% below UK levels) and criminal damage and arson (37% below)—points to broader systemic factors, such as effective policing strategies, community cohesion, or demographic characteristics that mitigate crime risks. The interplay of these factors, combined with the area's relatively small population and limited urban density, likely plays a role in maintaining its low crime trajectory.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to one incident—a stark contrast to the previous month. This spike, while small in absolute terms, reflects heightened activity in the area's limited parking zones, possibly linked to seasonal tourism or changes in local traffic patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences rose by 50%, from six to nine cases, a shift that may be connected to August's peak holiday season, when transient populations and increased social activity could contribute to such incidents. Conversely, public order offences fell by 40%, from five to three, suggesting a reduction in alcohol-related disturbances or improved community engagement during the month. Wingerworth's rate for violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) remains 55% below the UK average, illustrating a consistent trend of lower violent crime despite the month-on-month increase. These figures highlight both localized fluctuations and the area's broader safety profile relative to national benchmarks.

Wingerworth's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% decrease from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This slight downward trend aligns with broader seasonal patterns in the area, where summer months often see reduced crime activity compared to winter. On a daily basis, 28 total crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day. When scaled to the local population of 7,423, this equates to one reported crime occurring for every 265 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The population context further highlights Wingerworth's relatively low crime profile, with the area's built-up nature potentially contributing to higher community oversight and quicker response times from local authorities. These figures, while modest, underscore the importance of maintaining consistent policing efforts even during periods of relative calm.