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

In June 2025, Whittle-le-Woods, a built-up area within Chorley, maintained a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 66.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, highlights a persistent trend of low crime levels in the area, which is characteristic of smaller, tightly knit communities with strong local governance structures. The crime profile for the month was dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.8%. This imbalance between property and violent crime may be influenced by the area’s demographic makeup, which includes a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited industrial activity. The seasonal context of June—a time when longer daylight hours and the early onset of summer tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have contributed to increased foot traffic in local centres, elevating the risk of violent incidents. However, the absence of significant property crimes, which comprised just 11.1% of all reported offences, suggests that the area’s low crime environment is reinforced by effective community policing and environmental design. The UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Whittle-le-Woods recorded a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, a 55% deficit that underscores the area’s relatively safe profile. This contrast with the UK-wide average, combined with the dominance of violent crimes, may indicate a focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts or alcohol-related incidents in public spaces, though further data would be required to confirm such patterns. The overall crime rate, while low, remains a reminder that even small communities are not immune to fluctuations in crime dynamics, particularly as seasonal factors shift.

June 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to two incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal shifts in illicit activity or changes in local enforcement patterns. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 44.4%, from nine to five incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in public disorder during the early summer months. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes (9) accounting for 50% of all incidents, nearly four times the number of property crimes (2). This disparity, consistent with the area’s 66.7% below the UK average, may indicate a focus on community safety efforts targeting violent offences. The area’s drug crime rate (0.3 per 1,000) is 11% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), highlighting a specific area of concern despite overall low crime levels. For residents, the 40% month-on-month drop in crime rates offers a tangible indicator of potential improvements in local policing or environmental factors.

Whittle-le-Woods' crime rate in June 2025 fell to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 40.1% drop from the previous month’s 4.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in built-up areas during early summer, when seasonal tourism shifts and reduced foot traffic in retail hubs may temporarily lower crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in June, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 6,732 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 374 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on local communities. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, the area’s rate remains significantly lower, though the 40% month-on-month reduction suggests a dynamic local environment where crime patterns may respond quickly to external factors such as weather, community initiatives, or temporary events. This contrast with the UK-wide average underscores the area’s unique position as a relatively low-risk environment within a broader context of higher national crime rates.