Whittle-le-Woods Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in Whittle-le-Woods, a built-up area within Chorley, marking a significant 68% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile, a trend that aligns with its rural-adjacent character and limited urban infrastructure. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents (8 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (18.8%, 3 cases) and public order offences (6.3%, 1 case). The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced these patterns, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour suggests localized factors, such as community tensions or transient populations, could be at play. The low overall crime rate, particularly in violent and property-related categories, contrasts sharply with the UK average, a disparity that reflects the area’s small population and sparse development. While the surge in anti-social behaviour is notable, the broader trend of declining crime rates, especially in violent offences, indicates a possible alignment with national efforts to address public order issues in similar small communities. The relatively low frequency of crimes—1 per day on average—further illustrates the area’s low-risk environment, though the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour highlights a specific challenge that may require targeted interventions.

April 2023 marked a stark contrast in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour incidents surging by 100% from 4 to 8, the most significant month-on-month increase recorded. This rise, though not uncommon in spring, was accompanied by a 66.7% drop in violence and sexual offences, from 9 to 3, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in public activity and policing focus. Whittle-le-Woods’ anti-social behaviour rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 2% above the UK average, a rare deviation in an area that otherwise remains well below national benchmarks. Meanwhile, violent crime rates were 81% below the UK average, a disparity consistent with the area’s low population density and limited nightlife. The decrease in burglary, vehicle crime, and other thefts—each falling by 50%—suggests a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes linked to Easter-related disruptions or increased community vigilance.

Whittle-le-Woods saw a 27.2% decrease in its crime rate from 3.3 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents in April 2023 compared to the previous month. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in similar small built-up areas during spring, where seasonal shifts and increased daylight hours may contribute to lower crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in April, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 421 residents, highlighting the sparse nature of incidents in this locality. When contextualised against the population of 6,732, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the anti-social behaviour spike in April underscores localised concerns that warrant attention. The drop in rate also contrasts with the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, illustrating the area’s consistently lower crime profile despite seasonal fluctuations.