Whittle-le-Woods Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.9% of all crimes in Whittle-le-Woods in July 2025, making it the most prevalent category despite the area's overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—70.9% below the UK average of 8.6. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in violent crime, which stood at 1.3 per 1,000 (57% below the UK average). Anti-social behaviour followed at 35.3% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 (42% below the UK average), while public order offences contributed 11.8% at 0.3 per 1,000 (53% below the UK average). July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the overall crime rate remained exceptionally low. The built-up area's character—possibly a small, tightly knit community with limited commercial activity—may contribute to the reduced likelihood of property crimes and higher community cohesion, which could help deter more severe offences. Seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals and events may explain the rise in public order offences, though the absolute numbers remain modest given the area's population of 6,732. The data suggests that while violent crimes are the most frequent, their frequency is still significantly lower than national averages, pointing to a unique local dynamic that warrants further exploration.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 0 to 2 incidents, and a 20% rise in anti-social behaviour, with reports climbing from 5 to 6. These month-on-month changes suggest a shift in crime mix, with public order and anti-social behaviour becoming more prominent relative to other categories. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common crime type (52.9% of total), remained 57% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national profile where such crimes typically constitute a smaller share. The area's overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 70.9% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in reducing serious crime. For residents, the daily crime rate of approximately 1 incident per day (17 total crimes over 31 days) provides a tangible sense of the local context, though the low numbers indicate that most days pass without any reported crime. The absence of significant property crime, combined with the high proportion of violent crimes, suggests a unique balance in the area's crime profile that diverges from broader UK trends.

In July 2025, Whittle-le-Woods recorded a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.7. This slight decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where summer months often see reduced crime rates due to increased community engagement and outdoor activities. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a local context where 1 in 396 residents faced a crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while low, must be interpreted within the area's specific demographic and geographic context. With a population of 6,732, the absolute number of crimes (17) is modest, but the concentration of incidents in specific categories—particularly violence and sexual offences—suggests targeted local challenges. Compared to the UK average, Whittle-le-Woods' overall crime rate remains 70.9% below the national figure, a gap that reflects either strong local policing, community cohesion, or other unquantified factors. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that even small changes in crime rates can have significant local impacts, though the current figures indicate a stable, low-crime environment. This stability is particularly notable in a built-up area, where higher population density typically correlates with higher crime rates.