Wingerworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 61.9% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the lower quartile of national crime statistics, a pattern consistent with its character as a small built-up area within North East Derbyshire. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 41.7% of total reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.8%) and public order offences (16.7%). These figures align with the area's likely demographic profile as a low-density residential community with limited commercial activity, where interpersonal disputes and minor disturbances are more prevalent than commercial crimes. Seasonal factors may partly explain the distribution, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays could have increased socialising in local public spaces. The property crime category, at 4 incidents, remains low compared to the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or environmental deterrents in place. Violent crime rates, while lower than national averages, still reflect a need for targeted interventions in areas where interpersonal conflict is concentrated. direct causal links between specific locations and crime types, but the pattern is consistent with a community where social cohesion and local policing efforts appear to mitigate more severe criminal activity.

The month-on-month analysis reveals a 20.1% increase in the overall crime rate from April 2024, driven by significant rises in three categories. Drugs-related incidents saw a 100% surge, jumping from zero to one report, while other theft and public order offences also doubled from zero to two and zero to four respectively. These increases contrast with notable declines in criminal damage and arson (-75%) and vehicle crime (-50%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The rise in drugs-related crime may reflect increased visibility during May's longer evenings. Public order offences, which now account for 16.7% of total crimes, are 21% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, indicating that while local enforcement is effective in curbing severe disorder, minor incidents still occur. Anti-social behaviour, at 20.8% of total crimes, remains 52% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relative success in managing disruptive conduct. Residents may find the 24 total crimes reported over the month, equating to one incident per 309 residents, a useful metric for assessing local safety in context of the area's population size.

Wingerworth's crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 in May 2024 represents a 20.1% increase from the previous month's 2.7 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This monthly fluctuation suggests a temporary uptick in criminal activity, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as extended daylight hours and increased socialising. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, could be influenced by the area's small population of 7,423 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 309 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the 24 total crimes equate to 0.32% of the resident population being directly affected, a figure that remains well below the UK average. This contrast is particularly pronounced in violent crime, where Wingerworth's rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The area's lower population density and likely emphasis on community policing may contribute to this disparity, though can be established without further data. These comparative figures provide context for residents, showing that while Wingerworth experiences periodic fluctuations, its overall crime profile remains markedly safer than the national average.