Crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood: statistics, rates and trends
1,099 crimes were recorded in North Wingfield and Holmewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- Questions about crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
- About this data
1,099 crimes were recorded in North Wingfield and Holmewood in the 12 months to July 2026, 102.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 522 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, North Wingfield and Holmewood has the 328th highest crime rate.
| Measure | North Wingfield and Holmewood | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,099 | 7,528 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.7 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 10,706 | 106,646 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,278 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (910). Over the whole period it rose 21%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,099 | 102.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,047 | 97.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,103 | 103.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,151 | 107.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,199 | 112.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,278 | 119.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,124 | 105.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 963 | 89.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 910 | 85.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 103 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in North Wingfield and Holmewood over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+145%) and burglary (+42%). The largest falls were in public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 522 | 48.8 | 1.42 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 142 | 13.3 | 0.86 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 9.7 | 1.43 | +3% |
| Public order | 81 | 7.6 | 1.14 | -19% |
| Other theft | 69 | 6.4 | 1.01 | +13% |
| Vehicle crime | 54 | 5.0 | 1.02 | +145% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.5 | 0.98 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.0 | 0.36 | -3% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.2 | 1.06 | +0% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +43% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.7 | 0.67 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 47.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 145% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in North Wingfield and Holmewood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to North Wingfield and Holmewood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to North Wingfield and Holmewood.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross | 825 | 129.7 | +26% |
| Wingerworth | 306 | 36.5 | -64% |
| Bolsover | 1,072 | 100.3 | -2% |
| Chesterfield | 10,218 | 133.9 | +30% |
| Brimington | 903 | 77.1 | -25% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 526 | 104.0 | +1% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | -14% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 904 | 69.2 | -33% |
2 areas within North Wingfield and Holmewood, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Holmewood & Heath had the highest rate (134.4 per 1,000) and North Wingfield Central the lowest (76.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmewood & Heath | Neighbourhood | 4,822 | 648 | 134.4 |
| North Wingfield Central | Neighbourhood | 5,884 | 451 | 76.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in North Wingfield and Holmewood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hardwick Court | 56 |
| On or near Dickens Drive | 37 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Chesterfield Road | 32 |
| On or near B6039 | 29 |
| On or near Barnfield Close | 28 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Heath Road | 26 |
| On or near Masefield Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Tennyson Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in North Wingfield and Holmewood over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 443 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 252 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 142 | 12.9% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 11.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
North Wingfield and Holmewood has an estimated population of 10,706. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in North Wingfield and Holmewood sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | North Wingfield and Holmewood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 27.6% |
| Private rented homes | 12.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 17.6% |
Is North Wingfield and Holmewood a safe place to live?
North Wingfield and Holmewood recorded 102.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 522 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (142).
Is crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Wingfield and Holmewood was up 5% on the year before: 1,099 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,047 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers North Wingfield and Holmewood?
North Wingfield and Holmewood is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to North Wingfield and Holmewood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.