Crime Rate in Wingfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wingfield

The total recorded crimes in Wingfield, Amber Valley, UK in February 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wingfield crime rate of 288.18 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Wingfield, encompassing approximately 104 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Wingfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Paddock with total crimes: 6
  • Birches Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wingfield?

To understand the safety of Wingfield, we need to analyze Wingfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Amber Valley:

    • In 2024, Wingfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Amber Valley average, with 318 crimes compared to 526.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wingfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

    • In 2023, Wingfield had fewer crimes than the Amber Valley average, with 333 crimes compared to 568. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wingfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 22 other areas in the Amber Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Amber Valley, Wingfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Wingfield Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Wingfield crimes were 318. The crime rate of Wingfield in 2024 was 3054.76 (year) or 254.56 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wingfield were around 333 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3198.85 (year) or 266.57 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Amber Valley.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Wingfield)CrimesRank (Wingfield)CrimesRank (Wingfield)
RipleyNA NA1,595 11,630 1
AlfretonNA NA1,226 21,406 2
Heanor WestNA NA888 31,062 3
Langley Mill and AldercarNA NA824 5958 4
SomercotesNA NA869 4934 5
Heanor EastNA NA666 7785 6
Heanor and LoscoeNA NA731 6716 7
Ironville and RiddingsNA NA607 8694 8
Shipley Park, Horsley and Horsley WoodhouseNA NA589 9539 9
Belper CentralNA NA518 11530 10
Ripley and MarehayNA NA524 10483 11
Kilburn, Denby and HolbrookNA NA398 13430 12
South West ParishesNA NA483 12364 14
Codnor and WaingrovesNA NA349 14372 13
Belper SouthNA NA290 17316 16
SwanwickNA NA306 16312 17
Belper EastNA NA189 18295 18
DuffieldNA NA156 20254 19
Heage and AmbergateNA NA184 19242 20
Belper NorthNA NA147 21195 21
CrichNA NA121 22125 22
AlportNA NA116 2385 23

Wingfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202624
December 202515
November 202515
October 202515
September 202521
August 202515
July 202524
June 202515
May 20253
April 202512
February 20259

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
November 20253
September 20253
July 20253
May 202515
March 20259
February 20253

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
November 20259
September 20253
May 20253
April 20259
February 20253

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
October 20253
September 20253
February 20253

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
October 20256
August 20253
June 20253
May 20253
February 20256

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20253
October 20253
September 20253
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 202512
February 20253

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20253

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20253
October 20253
July 20256
June 20256

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20259
September 20253

High Crime Locations Wingfield in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wingfield postcode area is presented below.

1. The Paddock (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Birches Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Meadow View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hillside Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Holly Bank Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Lisset Close (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
7. Shaw Wood Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
8. Top Hagg Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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