Wingerworth Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's March 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places the area 63.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. For a community of 7,423 people, this translates to 21 total crimes reported during the month—a figure that, while non-zero, reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and public order offences (9.5%). These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, where local factors such as community density and policing presence may contribute to lower overall crime rates. The seasonal context of March—a transitional period from winter to spring—may also play a role, as milder weather and longer evenings could influence the frequency of certain offences. For instance, the high proportion of violent crimes might be linked to increased social interactions in public spaces as the weather improves. Meanwhile, the significantly lower rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences compared to the UK average (66% and 44% below, respectively) suggest that local initiatives or community cohesion may be effective in mitigating disorderly conduct. This data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: while Wingerworth's overall crime rate is low, the concentration of violent incidents indicates that targeted efforts may be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities within the area.

March 2024 saw a 37.5% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 11 incidents—a jump that highlights a shift in the crime mix towards more violent incidents. Other theft also surged by 100%, doubling from one to two reported cases, though this remains below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 71.4%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 50%, suggesting a possible seasonal reduction in disorderly conduct as spring approached. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Wingerworth (1.5 per 1,000) is 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating that while this category rose, it still remains significantly lower than national levels. These fluctuations may reflect local factors such as changes in community activity or policing focus during the transition to spring.

Wingerworth's March 2024 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 36.4% decline from February's 4.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per 31 days, translating to roughly one reported incident every 353 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in a community of 7,423 people. When scaled to the local population, the figure suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives, though the 21 total crimes reported still represent a tangible presence in the area. The drop from February aligns with seasonal patterns observed in similar built-up areas during early spring, where longer evenings and milder weather may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those linked to darkness or cold conditions.