Wingerworth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

A dramatic 133.3% increase in violence and sexual offences dominated April 2025's crime picture in Wingerworth, marking the most significant shift in the area's monthly statistics. This built-up area within North East Derbyshire recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, 55.8% below the UK average of 7.7. While property crimes remained low at 7 incidents (28% of total), violent crimes surged to 14, accounting for 56% of all reported offences. This stark contrast to March's figures highlights a troubling trend in the area's crime profile. The seasonal context of Easter and spring weather, typically associated with increased outdoor activity, may have contributed to this shift. Violence and sexual offences, now at 1.9 per 1,000 residents, are 27% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may be mitigating broader national trends. Anti-social behaviour. from March, remains 62% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson saw a 300% spike. These patterns align with Wingerworth's character as a smaller, more tightly knit community where social cohesion might temper some crime types. The area's low burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) and minimal theft from the person (no reported incidents) further distinguish it from larger urban centres.

April 2025 saw a 133.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 6 to 14 incidents. This surge in violent crime, which now constitutes 56% of total offences, contrasts sharply with a 33.3% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 6 to 4 cases. The most startling movement was in criminal damage and arson, which increased 300% from 1 to 4 incidents. These figures highlight a significant shift in the crime mix, with violent offences now dominating over property crimes for the first time in recent months. While Wingerworth's violent crime rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 27% below the UK average of 2.6, the surge in violence raises questions about local dynamics. The area's burglary rate (0.1 per 1,000) is 63% below the UK average of 0.3, and other theft (0.3 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK's 0.5. Residents may find the 300% increase in criminal damage particularly concerning, as it suggests a potential link to seasonal factors like Easter-related activities or increased outdoor engagement during spring. This month's data underscores the volatility of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where even minor changes can lead to significant percentage shifts.

Wingerworth's crime rate rose 39.3% from 2.4 per 1,000 in March to 3.4 per 1,000 in April, reflecting a notable upward trend. This increase, while still far below the UK average, means the area now experiences roughly 1 reported crime per day (25 total crimes over 30 days). On a monthly basis, this equates to 1 crime for every 297 residents, a figure that places Wingerworth firmly in the lower end of the UK's crime spectrum. Comparing this to the previous month, the 39.3% increase suggests a potential seasonal influence, as April's Easter period and spring weather typically correlate with higher outdoor activity. However, the area's crime profile remains distinct: while the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Wingerworth's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 27% lower. This contrast may reflect local characteristics, such as smaller population size or community cohesion, which can buffer against some crime types. The daily crime figure of 1 per day is particularly low for a built-up area, indicating that Wingerworth's residents face significantly lower exposure to crime compared to the UK average. These statistics, when viewed through the lens of population size and local context, illustrate an area where crime remains a rare occurrence, despite the recent upward trend in violent offences.