Crime in Wingerworth: statistics, rates and trends
306 crimes were recorded in Wingerworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wingerworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Wingerworth
- Types of crime in Wingerworth
- Wingerworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Wingerworth
- Streets with the most crime in Wingerworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wingerworth
- Population and deprivation in Wingerworth
- Questions about crime in Wingerworth
- About this data
306 crimes were recorded in Wingerworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 144 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Wingerworth has the 1,348th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wingerworth | North East Derbyshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 306 | 7,528 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.5 | 70.6 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 8,390 | 106,646 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wingerworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (306 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (203). Over the whole period it rose 51%, 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 | 306 | 36.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 241 | 28.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 305 | 36.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 304 | 36.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 275 | 32.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 292 | 34.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 293 | 34.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 245 | 29.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 203 | 24.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 24 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 19 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wingerworth 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+44%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 17.2 | 0.50 | +44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 4.5 | 0.30 | -31% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.3 | 0.52 | +47% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +28% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +138% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.2 | 0.24 | +0% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +350% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.35 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.23 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.14 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wingerworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wingerworth recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wingerworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wingerworth recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wingerworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wingerworth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wingerworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wingerworth recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wingerworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wingerworth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wingerworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wingerworth recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wingerworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wingerworth recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wingerworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wingerworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 350% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Wingerworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Wingerworth recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wingerworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wingerworth recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wingerworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wingerworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wingerworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wingerworth recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Wingerworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wingerworth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wingerworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Wingfield and Holmewood | 1,099 | 102.7 | +181% |
| Clay Cross | 825 | 129.7 | +255% |
| Chesterfield | 10,218 | 133.9 | +267% |
| Brimington | 903 | 77.1 | +111% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 904 | 69.2 | +90% |
| Bolsover | 1,072 | 100.3 | +175% |
| Matlock | 1,014 | 90.6 | +149% |
| Dronfield | 940 | 44.3 | +21% |
1 areas within Wingerworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Wingerworth had the highest rate (22.1 per 1,000) and Wingerworth the lowest (22.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wingerworth | Neighbourhood | 5,961 | 132 | 22.1 |
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 Wingerworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Carr Lane | 29 |
| On or near Neale'S Way | 16 |
| On or near Greenway | 12 |
| On or near Birkin Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Derby Road | 10 |
| On or near Mill Rise | 10 |
| On or near Adlington Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Emes Road | 9 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 8 |
| On or near Allendale Road | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wingerworth 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 | 124 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 25.2% |
| Not recorded | 38 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 4.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Wingerworth has an estimated population of 8,390. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wingerworth sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wingerworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.0% |
| Social rented homes | 5.8% |
| Private rented homes | 5.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Wingerworth a safe place to live?
Wingerworth recorded 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Wingerworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Wingerworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wingerworth was up 27% on the year before: 306 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 241 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wingerworth?
Wingerworth 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 Wingerworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.