Wingerworth Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Wingerworth during September 2024, accounting for 44.4% of the 18 total reported crimes. This category, which included eight incidents, recorded a rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents—58% below the UK average for this type of crime. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 2.4 per 1,000, a figure that places Wingerworth 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area's relatively low levels of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks, though the dominance of violent crime suggests a different dynamic than the UK-wide trend, where property crimes often lead. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced the crime profile, with increased foot traffic and social interactions potentially contributing to the prevalence of violent incidents. However, the absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes, such as burglary or vehicle theft, which typically correlate with seasonal transitions, suggests that local factors may play a more immediate role. The breakdown of crimes reveals a mix of categories, with vehicle crime and 'other crime' each contributing 11.1% of the total, though the latter exceeded the UK average by 76%. These findings highlight the need for targeted local analysis, as the area's crime profile diverges from both national patterns and its own historical trends. The relatively low overall rate, combined with the prominence of violent crime, indicates a community where interpersonal conflicts may be a more pressing concern than economic or property-related motivations.

September 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft, vehicle crime, and drugs each increasing by 100% compared to the previous month. These spikes, though limited in absolute numbers, may partly reflect seasonal shifts as the area transitions into autumn. Conversely, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences declined sharply, with anti-social behaviour falling by 85.7% from seven incidents in August to one in September. This reduction aligns with the typical pattern of decreased public disorder as school terms resume and community activities shift indoors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 44.4% of total crimes and sitting 58% below the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, 'other crime' recorded a 76% higher rate than the UK average, suggesting a potential focus on niche or localised issues that differ from national trends. These figures highlight the combination of local dynamics and broader regional patterns.

Wingerworth's crime rate in September 2024 (2.4 per 1,000) marks a 43.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This reduction reflects a broader trend of decreased anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences, which fell by 85.7%, 83.3%, and 50.0% respectively. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 412 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, though the comparison section focuses on Wingerworth-specific metrics rather than broader national trends. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes being small, the local community experiences a measurable, though not extreme, level of criminal activity relative to its size.