Wingerworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth’s June 2023 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents places the area 49.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s relative safety, though the data also reveals a shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each accounted for 34.4% of total crimes, making them the most common categories reported. These figures align with June’s seasonal context: as the summer season begins, the area may see increased public activity in local spaces, potentially contributing to anti-social incidents. The lower rate of violent crime compared to the UK average could reflect Wingerworth’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community with fewer high-risk environments. Meanwhile, the absence of significant property crime—only 9 incidents compared to 11 violent crimes—suggests a balance between personal safety and property security. While the area’s overall crime rate remains low, the month-on-month rise in anti-social behaviour indicates a need for continued monitoring, particularly as summer activities intensify. The data also shows that categories like public order and burglary are far below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s generally secure profile. These trends, though influenced by seasonal factors, underscore the importance of local context in understanding crime dynamics.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 175% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to 11 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with an 8.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 12 to 11. The category of violent crimes in Wingerworth was 49% below the UK average (1.5 vs 2.9 per 1,000), a gap that may reflect the area’s smaller population or lower density of high-risk environments. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose 33.3%, and other theft also increased by the same margin, suggesting potential seasonal influences—such as summer-related activities or increased visibility during longer days. Residents might find the 34.4% share of anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it now accounts for nearly a third of all reported crimes in the area.

Wingerworth’s crime rate in June 2023 rose 23.1% from the previous month, climbing to 4.3 per 1,000 residents from 3.5. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure translates to roughly one crime per day over June—a pace that, for context, means one resident in every 232 experienced a reported crime during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the rarity of crime in Wingerworth compared to national trends, even as the area sees a slight upward shift in incidents. The population context further highlights the scale: with 7,423 residents, the low total of 32 crimes reinforces the area’s overall security profile, despite the month-on-month rise. Such figures are useful for residents assessing risk, as they illustrate that even with a 23% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest.