Wingerworth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth’s November 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents places it 75.0% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most striking feature of the month’s data is the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all recorded incidents (7 out of 14 total crimes). This concentration of violence and sexual offences—0.9 per 1,000—falls 65% below the UK average for this category, a figure that suggests Wingerworth may have unique characteristics influencing crime patterns. Property crimes, in contrast, were minimal, with only 2 incidents reported, a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 that is significantly below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000 for this category. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—may have influenced the mix of offences, though the overall low rate of crime remains consistent with the area’s historical trends. The data also reveals that public order offences rose sharply by 200%, a spike that could be linked to increased community activity around local events, yet this category still remains 22% below the UK average. The low frequency of crimes in Wingerworth, combined with its small population, suggests that local factors such as strong community ties, effective policing, or the area’s semi-rural character may contribute to its safety. These patterns are further reinforced by the absence of major spikes in vehicle crime, drugs, or other theft, all of which remained well below UK averages. The month’s data highlights a complex picture where violent crime, though present, is not the dominant concern, and the overall environment remains markedly safer than the national average.

November 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened community interactions during events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, violence and sexual offences declined by 36.4%, dropping from 11 to 7, a reduction that contrasts with the overall category’s 50% share of total crimes. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that suggests Wingerworth’s community may have unique factors—such as strong local policing or social cohesion—contributing to this disparity. Other theft and vehicle crime both rose by 100% from zero to one incident, though these remain far below UK averages of 0.6 and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively. For residents, the absence of property crime—only 2 incidents recorded in total—may offer reassurance, even as public order issues demand attention. This mix of trends illustrates the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics in shaping crime patterns.

Wingerworth's November 2024 crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 48.1% decrease from October’s 3.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 530 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in a community of 7,423 people. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day, a localised metric that highlights the sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Wingerworth’s rate is 75.0% below, a disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety. This contrast is particularly pronounced in categories like violence and sexual offences, where the local rate is 65% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with 14 total crimes reported, the impact on individual residents remains minimal, suggesting that the area’s social fabric and community dynamics may play a role in mitigating crime. The month-on-month decline aligns with broader patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural settings, where low population density and strong local networks often contribute to lower crime rates.