Wingerworth Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,423, Wingerworth recorded 18 crimes in March 2025, translating to a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents—69.2% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This places the built-up area in North East Derbyshire among the safer communities in England and Wales. The crime profile highlights two distinct patterns: anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each accounted for 33.3% of reported incidents, while vehicle crime made up 22.2%. These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages, where anti-social behaviour is 36% below and violence and sexual offences are 71% below national rates. The seasonal transition to spring, with evenings lengthening after the clocks changed, may contribute to increased social activity in public spaces, potentially influencing the prominence of anti-social behaviour. Vehicle crime, however, stands out as the only category exceeding the UK average by 28%, suggesting localized factors such as parking habits or infrastructure characteristics. The low overall rate, particularly for property crimes, aligns with Wingerworth’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may naturally deter certain types of crime.

March 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in three crime categories: vehicle crime surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), anti-social behaviour more than doubled (from 2 to 6), and criminal damage and arson rose by 100% (from 0 to 1). These shifts suggest a notable change in local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences each dominated the crime mix, accounting for two-thirds of total reports, yet both remained well below UK averages—anti-social behaviour by 36%, and violence and sexual offences by 71%. Vehicle crime, however, deviated from this trend, exceeding the UK average by 28%. This anomaly could be linked to factors such as seasonal vehicle usage or changes in local traffic patterns. A resident might find the doubling of anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential need for community-focused interventions or increased police visibility in public areas.

The crime rate in Wingerworth rose by 124.1% from 1.1 per 1,000 in February 2025 to 2.4 per 1,000 in March, reflecting a marked increase over the previous month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime per day in Wingerworth, a figure that may seem concerning when considered in isolation but is far lower than the national context. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 412 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,423, the monthly exposure of 1-in-412 residents underscores the safety profile of Wingerworth compared to the UK average, where the equivalent ratio would be significantly worse. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm causal links. The increase in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, despite the overall low rate, suggests that targeted efforts may still be needed to address these specific areas of concern.