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

Whittle-le-Woods, a built-up area within Chorley, maintained an exceptionally low crime rate in July 2023, recording 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents — 66.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s status as one of the safest in the country, with violent crime at 0.5 per 1,000, 82% below the UK average, and property crime at 0.5 per 1,000, 24% below the national rate. The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31.6% of all reported crimes (6 incidents), followed by public order offences (26.3%, 5 incidents). Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as July — a peak month for tourism and festivals — often sees increased foot traffic and social activity, which may have amplified anti-social and public order incidents. The area’s low crime profile aligns with its character as a relatively quiet, residential built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity, though the surge in public order offences highlights the need for targeted community policing strategies during summer months. The absence of significant violent crime or burglary further supports the area’s safety, though the 100% increase in burglary and criminal damage from zero to one incident each suggests that even low-level risks require monitoring.

July 2023 saw stark shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 100% (from 3 to 6). This dramatic increase in public order crimes — now 26.3% of total reported incidents — contrasts with a 70% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 10 to 3. The latter category, at 0.5 per 1,000, remains 82% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage both rose by 100% from zero to one incident each, though these remain well below their respective UK averages. The surge in public order offences, which are 13% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, may partly reflect the area’s summer dynamics — with schools out and tourism at its peak, local authorities have noted a need for increased community engagement in managing public spaces.

In July 2023, Whittle-le-Woods recorded a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a 26.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns over the summer period. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 354 residents, a statistic that highlights the area’s overall safety profile. While the increase from June is notable, the daily and monthly figures remain well below the UK average, reinforcing Whittle-le-Woods’ position as a low-crime built-up area. The absence of significant spikes in property crime or violent crime further supports the notion that the area’s crime profile is stable, even as seasonal factors influence specific categories like anti-social behaviour.