Wingerworth Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 7,423 residents, 31 crimes reported in March 2023 equates to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people — 44.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate contrasts with national trends, though local patterns reveal distinct priorities for policing. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, comprising 35.5% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 22.6%) and criminal damage (4 cases, 12.9%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district within North East Derbyshire, where community cohesion and local enforcement may contribute to lower violent crime rates compared to national averages. Seasonal context suggests March’s transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks changing, could influence outdoor activity patterns. However, the prominence of anti-social behaviour — 44% above the UK average for this category — indicates persistent challenges in managing public conduct, linked to local social dynamics or enforcement focus. The absence of significant property crime spikes (only 8 property-related incidents) suggests that residential areas may be relatively secure, though the 11 anti-social behaviour cases highlight the need for targeted interventions in public spaces.

March 2023 data reveals a stark contrast between local and national crime trends, with Wingerworth’s overall rate 44.7% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour — the most common crime type — occurred at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, 44% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect local enforcement priorities or community-specific challenges in managing public conduct. Meanwhile, violent crime in the area was 67% below the UK average (0.9 vs 2.7 per 1,000), suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. The breakdown also shows that vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) were both 38% below UK averages, potentially linked to the area’s built-up nature and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. For residents, the most immediate concern is anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly a third of all incidents — a figure that could guide local initiatives to address noise complaints, vandalism, or disruptive activity in public spaces.

Wingerworth’s crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 translates to roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area’s small population of 7,423. Over the course of the month, this equated to one crime for every 239 residents, a measure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. When compared to UK averages, the area’s performance is striking: violent crime was 67% below the national rate, and property-related offences (8 cases) were 83% below the UK average for other theft categories. However, anti-social behaviour remains a local outlier, with rates 44% higher than the UK average. This duality suggests a community that, while generally safer than national benchmarks, faces unique challenges in managing public conduct. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident provides a tangible reference point — it means that, on average, every household in Wingerworth had a 1-in-239 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in March. This statistic, while low, underscores the importance of community vigilance and targeted policing in maintaining this level of safety.