Crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,087 crimes were recorded in North Wingfield and Holmewood in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood at a glance
- Crime trends in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- Types of crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- North Wingfield and Holmewood compared with nearby towns
- Areas within North Wingfield and Holmewood
- Streets with the most crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- Demographics of North Wingfield and Holmewood
- Questions about crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (497), anti-social behaviour (133) and criminal damage and arson (103) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 333rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | North Wingfield and Holmewood | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,087 | 7,481 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.5 | 70.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 10,706 | 106,646 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,233 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (927). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,087 | 101.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,064 | 99.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,088 | 101.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,141 | 106.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,227 | 114.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,233 | 115.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,165 | 108.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 976 | 91.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 927 | 86.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 124 |
| February 2026 | 82 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 96 |
| September 2025 | 66 |
Compared with England and Wales, North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (43% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (36% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (59% below) and drugs (34% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 23 to 57 and burglary rose from 29 to 36, while anti-social behaviour fell from 158 to 133.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 497 | 46.4 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 12.4 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 86 | 8.0 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Other theft | 74 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +148% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 3.5 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +24% |
| Other crime | 25 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Drugs | 23 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than North Wingfield and Holmewood; the highest is Chesterfield (135.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Wingerworth (37.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross | 847 | 133.1 | +31% |
| Wingerworth | 315 | 37.5 | -63% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | -4% |
| Chesterfield | 10,309 | 135.1 | +33% |
| Brimington | 895 | 76.4 | -25% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 537 | 106.2 | +5% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | -11% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -33% |
Of the 2 areas within North Wingfield and Holmewood, Holmewood & Heath had the highest crime rate (135.4 per 1,000) and North Wingfield Central the lowest (73.8).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood & Heath | Neighbourhood | 4,822 | 653 | 135.4 |
| North Wingfield Central | Neighbourhood | 5,884 | 434 | 73.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in North Wingfield and Holmewood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hardwick Court” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hardwick Court | 54 |
| On or near B6039 | 36 |
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 33 |
| On or near Dickens Drive | 31 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road | 30 |
| On or near Heath Road | 30 |
| On or near Tennyson Street | 30 |
| On or near Masefield Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Barnfield Close | 26 |
Of the 954 crimes in North Wingfield and Holmewood with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 431 | 45.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 27.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 116 | 12.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
North Wingfield and Holmewood has an estimated population of 10,706 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (28%, against 17%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Wingfield and Holmewood average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | North Wingfield and Holmewood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is North Wingfield and Holmewood a safe place to live?
North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 333rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 497 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood was up 2% on the year before: 1,087 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,064 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Wingfield and Holmewood?
About 10,706 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Wingfield and Holmewood?
North Wingfield and Holmewood is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.