Whittle-le-Woods Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 saw Whittle-le-Woods maintain its position as one of the UK's safest areas, with a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 57.1% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. The monthly breakdown revealed a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) accounting for 36.4% of all recorded crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (7 incidents at 31.8%) and other theft (4 incidents at 18.2%). This distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically constitute around 30% of all crimes. The seasonal context of April — marked by Easter and spring weather — likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and theft. The area's violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) was 53% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area's character as a small, low-density built-up area within Chorley. While property crimes like burglary remained low (2 incidents), the 100% increase in 'other theft' suggests the need for continued vigilance in securing personal property. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between local factors — such as the community's compact size and possibly strong social cohesion — and broader national trends.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2024 was a 100% increase in 'other theft' cases, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms (0.6 per 1,000 residents), suggests potential vulnerabilities in local property security or opportunistic criminal activity. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour increased by 16.7% (6 to 7 incidents), which may reflect seasonal factors like increased outdoor activity during spring. In contrast, burglary fell by 33.3% (3 to 2 incidents), possibly due to heightened community vigilance or environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) remained 53% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), illustrating a stark divergence from national trends. For residents, the 100% rise in 'other theft' serves as a specific alert to consider security measures for unoccupied properties.

Whittle-le-Woods' crime rate in April 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) marked an 11.9% decrease from March's 3.7 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, reflecting a manageable level of activity for a small built-up area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 306 residents underscores the rarity of incidents in this community. This contrasts with larger urban centres where daily crime rates often exceed 2-3 per 1,000. The population context further highlights that Whittle-le-Woods, with 6,732 residents, experiences crime at a pace significantly slower than national benchmarks, suggesting robust local safety measures or community dynamics that suppress criminal activity.