Wingerworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents — 58% below the UK average of 8.1 — marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this built-up area. The crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 24%. These figures align with patterns typical of small urban centres where interpersonal conflicts and community tensions may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to larger cities with more robust policing infrastructure. Seasonal factors appear to play a role in the data, as May's extended evenings and bank holidays likely increased opportunities for socialising in public spaces, driving anti-social behaviour. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, with property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage representing only 12% of total incidents. This suggests a community where violent crime is more prevalent than property crime, a dynamic often seen in areas with strong social cohesion but limited economic opportunities. The UK comparison highlights Wingerworth's relative safety, though the local context — including its position as a smaller built-up area within North East Derbyshire — means that crime patterns may not directly mirror those of major urban centres. The stability in the crime rate compared to April, despite fluctuations in specific categories, indicates a consistent baseline of safety that residents can rely on, though targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour may be warranted given its recent increase.

May 2025 saw a 50% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to April, with incidents rising from four to six. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, underscores a growing concern in local community spaces. Concurrently, 'other crime' — which includes minor incidents like vandalism or disorder — doubled from zero to one incident, marking a significant upward trend. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.3%, falling from 14 to 12 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced socialising in public spaces. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK profile: violence and sexual offences account for 48% of total incidents in Wingerworth, compared to 43% nationally, while anti-social behaviour makes up 24% locally — 44% below the UK average. These divergences suggest localised social dynamics that differ from broader national trends.

Wingerworth's crime rate remained stable at 3.4 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, matching the same figure recorded in April. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall safety levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregated monthly totals. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate means one crime occurred for roughly every 297 residents — a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000, though the comparison section focuses on Wingerworth-specific metrics rather than national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime in any given month, though localised patterns in specific crime types may still warrant attention.