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

Whittle-le-Woods recorded a crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 81.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend that has persisted despite the challenges of August—a month typically associated with increased tourism and the potential for empty homes to attract burglary. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 30% of the total 10 reported incidents. These figures suggest that interpersonal disputes and public order issues remain the primary concerns for local authorities, though the absence of property crimes such as burglary or theft may reflect the area’s compact, closely-knit nature. Seasonal factors may also play a role in shaping the crime picture: while August is a peak holiday month, the low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) indicates that the risk of property crime may be mitigated by factors such as strong community vigilance or the limited presence of high-value assets in residential areas. The data also reveals that violent crime, though present, remains significantly lower than the UK average, a pattern that could be attributed to the area’s small population and the potential for localised social networks to deter escalation. However, the increase in possession of weapons—a category where the area’s rate is 329% above the UK average—raises questions about whether this reflects a temporary spike or a more persistent issue that requires further attention. Overall, the crime profile of Whittle-le-Woods in August 2023 underscores a combination of low overall activity and specific areas for improvement, particularly in addressing the rise in weapon-related incidents.

August 2023 brought a marked reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 50% from 6 incidents in July to 3 in August. This decline, while modest in absolute terms, suggests a possible shift in community dynamics or local initiatives that may have influenced behaviour during the peak holiday season. Conversely, possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2 incidents—a rare but notable uptick that may reflect isolated incidents rather than a broader trend. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.5 per 1,000 residents remains 81% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national picture. Similarly, anti-social behaviour is 65% below the UK average, indicating that Whittle-le-Woods continues to outperform many areas in managing disruptive conduct. These figures, while not directly linked to seasonal factors, may be influenced by the area’s character as a small, built-up district within Chorley, where community policing or local engagement could play a role. Residents may find the low rate of violent crimes particularly reassuring, though the increase in weapon possession warrants cautious monitoring.

The crime rate in Whittle-le-Woods for August 2023 stood at 1.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 47.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced activity across multiple categories, with anti-social behaviour falling by half and violent crimes remaining relatively low. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,732 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 673 residents, a figure that highlights the low frequency of crime in the area. This context is particularly meaningful for local residents, offering reassurance that the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces this, with the area’s rate being 81.5% below the national figure, a disparity that suggests unique local factors—such as community cohesion or geographical isolation—may contribute to this trend. While the exact reasons for this gap, the consistent underperformance relative to the UK average is a notable feature of the area’s crime profile.