Wingerworth Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Wingerworth's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 48.5% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 43.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The surge in violent crime, which rose from 9 to 16 incidents, may partly explain the overall increase but still keeps the local rate significantly lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (21.2% share) and criminal damage (15.2% share) further shape the crime picture. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and shorter evenings—likely contributes to the spike in violent incidents, as younger populations return to the area and community interactions intensify. Despite this, the absence of major property crime (only 8 incidents, 24.2% of total) contrasts with the national trend, suggesting Wingerworth's built-up area may have different security dynamics. The relatively low rates of theft from the person (3.0% share) and burglary (6.1% share) indicate that the area's crime profile is distinct from typical urban centres, with property crime not driving the local statistics as it does nationally. This pattern may reflect Wingerworth's character as a small, community-focused built-up area where social cohesion and local policing efforts appear to mitigate property-related offences, even as violent crime fluctuates with seasonal rhythms.

September 2023 witnessed a 77.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 9 to 16 incidents. This surge, though still 20% below the UK average, suggests heightened tensions during the back-to-school period. Burglary and other theft both doubled from zero to two incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month's figures. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 30%, aligning with a broader 33% drop in this category nationally. The local rate for public order offences fell 33.3%, outpacing the UK's 52% deficit. Criminal damage and arson rose 17% above the UK average, a rare exception in an otherwise low-crime area. For residents, the most immediate concern is the doubling of burglary cases, which may reflect seasonal changes in property security practices or increased opportunistic activity during the transition from summer to autumn.

Wingerworth's crime rate in September 2023 rose 18% from 3.8 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents compared to August. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that may appear significant but remains well below national averages. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure equates to one crime for every 225 residents, a rate that underscores the area's relatively low crime profile despite the increase. The population context is critical: with 7,423 residents, even a small absolute number of crimes can create a noticeable local impact. While the rise in overall crime rate is modest, the distribution across categories shows marked shifts, particularly in violent crime and burglary. This contrast between local trends and national averages highlights the unique characteristics of Wingerworth's built-up area within North East Derbyshire, where community dynamics and local infrastructure may influence crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres.