Wingerworth Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Wingerworth, the crime rate for February 2024 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 36.6% below the UK average of 7.1. This figure, while low, offers a nuanced picture of local safety. On a per-capita basis, residents faced a risk of encountering crime approximately once every 225 people over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.2% of total), followed by public order incidents (21.2%) and anti-social behaviour (18.2%). These rates contrast sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which are 56% higher at 2.5 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the observed patterns. For instance, the lower rate of violence and sexual offences could be linked to reduced social interactions during colder weather. However, the spike in public order crimes, which surged by 600% compared to January, suggests a different dynamic. This increase might be influenced by factors such as the timing of local events or changes in community engagement. The area's built-up nature within North East Derbyshire likely plays a role in shaping these trends, as urban environments often see higher rates of public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains well below the national average, the shifts in specific categories highlight the need for targeted community initiatives and ongoing monitoring to address emerging trends.

February 2024 saw a dramatic surge in public order crimes, increasing by 600% from one incident in January to seven in February. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlights a significant shift in local dynamics. Concurrently, vehicle crime rose by 100%, jumping from zero to five incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This increase may be linked to seasonal factors, as winter months often see higher vehicle-related incidents due to harsh weather conditions affecting vehicle security. In contrast, violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3%, falling from 12 to 8 cases, a rate that remains 56% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This decline could be attributed to reduced outdoor activity during the winter. Other thefts also dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the colder months. These shifts in crime types underscore the importance of localized analysis in understanding monthly trends.

Wingerworth's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 57.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.8 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though still significantly below the UK average of 7.1, reflects a shift in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 29-day month, a figure that translates to a low but tangible presence in daily life. When scaled to the population of 7,423, this equates to one crime for every 225 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is relatively low, the rise from January suggests a need for continued monitoring. The population context highlights that even modest increases in crime rate can have a noticeable impact on community perception, particularly in smaller built-up areas where interactions with law enforcement and local services are more frequent. This figure also underscores the importance of localized data in understanding crime trends, as national averages may mask regional variations.