Wingerworth Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's crime rate in November 2023 was 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 62.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, even during months marked by seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and the onset of dark evenings. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.1% of the total (8 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (19.1%). Violence and sexual offences in Wingerworth (1.1 per 1,000) are 58% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area's built-up character—potentially featuring fewer high-traffic zones or more community-oriented policing. The presence of anti-social behaviour, though below the UK average, aligns with patterns often seen in smaller built-up areas where social interactions are more concentrated. Seasonal context suggests that the shorter daylight hours and holiday-related activity in November may have influenced crime dynamics. The absence of vehicle crime, despite a UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, hints at local factors such as secure parking infrastructure or lower car ownership, which may contribute to this anomaly. These trends illustrate a community where crime is infrequent but not absent, with localised patterns that diverge from national averages due to the area's unique characteristics.

November 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with other theft and criminal damage and arson both increasing by 100% compared to October. These jumps—from zero to three incidents of other theft and from zero to four cases of criminal damage—highlight a shift in the crime mix, though both categories remain significantly below UK averages. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences both decreased, with the latter dropping by 20% (from 10 to 8 incidents). This decline in violent crime aligns with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), but Wingerworth's rate of 1.1 per 1,000 remains 58% below. The absence of vehicle crime in the breakdown, despite a UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggests local factors—such as limited car ownership or secure parking—may play a role. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft could signal a need for heightened vigilance in areas where unattended property is common, even if the overall rate remains low.

Wingerworth's crime rate in November 2023 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.3% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline places the area well below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, with a 62.7% gap that reflects a consistently lower crime profile. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 30 days, translating to a localised monthly exposure of one crime for every 353 residents. While this figure may seem abstract, it underscores the rarity of criminal incidents in Wingerworth compared to national trends. The population context further highlights the scale: with 7,423 residents, the low crime rate suggests that the area's built-up character—likely featuring a mix of residential and commercial spaces—may contribute to a community environment where crime is less frequent. This contrast with the UK average is particularly notable given the area's size, as it indicates a broader pattern of safety that persists even during months with seasonal factors like dark evenings and holiday-related activity.