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

For a population of 6,732 residents, Whittle-le-Woods reported 32 crimes in November 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 36.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crime types were vehicle crime (13 incidents, 40.6% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 34.4%) and anti-social behaviour (3 incidents, 9.4%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: November’s dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night may have increased opportunities for vehicle-related crimes, while the relatively low violent crime rate could align with the area’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area within Chorley. The significant disparity in vehicle crime compared to the UK average (332% above the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000) suggests local factors—such as parking infrastructure or seasonal retail activity—may contribute to this category’s prominence. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 38% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s demographic profile or community policing efforts. These figures illustrate a crime picture shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the area’s specific characteristics, with notable contrasts to broader national trends.

November 2024 saw a 1,200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 incident in October to 13. This surge may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity and Bonfire Night, which often coincide with increased vehicle presence and potential vulnerabilities in parking areas. Violence and sexual offences also rose sharply, up 175% from 4 to 11 incidents, potentially influenced by the darker evenings typical of November and the timing of seasonal events. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 25% (from 4 to 3), a contrast to the sharp increases in other categories. Vehicle crime in Whittle-le-Woods was 332% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a local anomaly that may require targeted interventions. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 38% below the UK average, suggesting the area’s lower population density or community dynamics may contribute to this trend. These shifts underscore the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime patterns, with local conditions often diverging from national averages.

The crime rate in November 2024 (4.8 per 1,000) marked a 166.9% increase from October’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000, indicating a significant monthly fluctuation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the sharp upward trend from the previous month. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while notable, remains well below the UK average when scaled to the area’s population. This monthly aggregate suggests that while the overall rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively modest for a community of 6,732 people. The contrast between the 1,200% spike in vehicle crime and the 38% deficit in violent crime compared to the UK average illustrates how local factors can drive divergent outcomes. Residents may find the breakdown of daily crime frequency particularly useful for contextualizing risks, though the overall low exposure rate indicates that the area continues to maintain a safer profile than many parts of the UK.