Wingerworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Wingerworth’s crime rate in February 2026 remained exceptionally low, at 2.6 per 1,000 residents—59.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflecting the area’s built-up nature within North East Derbyshire. Violent crimes, including sexual offences, accounted for nearly half (47.4%) of all reported incidents, a share that highlights the prominence of interpersonal crime in the area. Theft from the person and burglary each contributed 10.5% of total crimes, though the latter saw a marked decline. Seasonal context suggests that February’s typically low outdoor activity may have limited opportunities for certain types of crime, such as vehicle-related offences, which are often more prevalent in warmer months. However, the persistence of violent crime—despite the winter lull—raises questions about local dynamics, such as the impact of residential density or the presence of transient populations in the area. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both of which fell significantly below UK averages, may be influenced by Wingerworth’s relatively small, tightly knit community, where informal social controls could deter such incidents. The data also reveals that vehicle crime, though minimal in absolute terms, has doubled compared to the previous month, a shift that may be linked to changes in local traffic patterns or seasonal variations in vehicle usage. Overall, the crime picture in Wingerworth underscores a balance between the challenges of managing interpersonal violence and the benefits of a compact, low-population environment that inherently limits opportunities for broader criminal activity.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime and theft from the person each doubling compared to January. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 100% rise in these categories. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both fell sharply—burglary dropped by two-thirds, and criminal damage and arson fell by half—suggesting a possible seasonal lull in property-related offences. Violent crime, though still the most common category, decreased by 18.2% from 11 to 9 incidents, a drop that aligns with February’s typically low outdoor activity. Theft from the person, now at 0.3 per 1,000, is 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which are 67% below the UK rate. These variations illustrate how local factors—such as Wingerworth’s compact built-up area—may amplify or mitigate specific crime types compared to national averages.

Wingerworth's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 20.7% decline from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a continued trend of lower-than-expected activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 391 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of risk for those living in the area. Daily crime context reveals a local average of one crime per day, a statistic that may help residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily routines. When compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, Wingerworth’s rate is 59.4% lower, a gap that underscores the area’s relative safety. However, this comparison must be viewed alongside local factors, such as Wingerworth’s built-up character within North East Derbyshire, which may contribute to lower crime visibility despite its proximity to larger urban centres.