Wingerworth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's August 2025 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents — 67.9% below the UK average — reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The area's crime profile remains dominated by violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 57.9% of total), which, while rising by 37.5% from July, remain 48% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 15.8%) and criminal damage (2 incidents, 10.5%) also feature prominently, though both categories are significantly below national benchmarks. August's peak holiday season likely contributed to the surge in violence, with increased social activity in the built-up area's limited commercial zones potentially amplifying tensions. The seasonal context of August — a month marked by empty homes and tourism — may have also heightened risks for property-related crimes, though these did not materialize at expected rates. The overall decline from July's 3.5 per 1,000 suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts have maintained stability, even as specific categories like violence fluctuated. Wingerworth's low population density and semi-rural character appear to buffer against the higher crime rates typically associated with urban centres, though targeted interventions may be necessary to address the recent spike in violent incidents.

August 2025 saw a sharp 37.5% rise in violence and sexual offences, climbing from 8 to 11 incidents — the most significant month-on-month increase in any category. This surge, though still well below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (48% lower), suggests localized tensions during the peak holiday season. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson doubled, jumping from 1 to 2 cases, a 100% increase that may reflect seasonal property neglect or increased vandalism in empty homes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell sharply, with public order incidents dropping by two-thirds (from 3 to 1) and anti-social behaviour declining by 62.5% (from 8 to 3). These decreases align with the area's typically low levels of disorder, though the rise in violence highlights the need for targeted community engagement during August's extended social events.

Wingerworth's August 2025 crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 26.9% decrease from July's 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. This reduction aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Daily crime figures reveal an average of one reported incident per day in August, a rate that remains stable despite seasonal fluctuations. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 391 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,423, this suggests that residents face minimal exposure to crime on a monthly basis. The contrast with UK-wide averages highlights Wingerworth's effectiveness in maintaining community safety, particularly in light of its compact, semi-rural character and limited commercial density.