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

For a population of 6,732 residents, Whittle-le-Woods recorded 19 crimes in November 2025, equating to a crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 people—61.6% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the nature of incidents reveals specific local patterns. Anti-social behaviour dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 47.4% of all crimes (9 incidents), a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, which is 23% above the UK average for this category. This suggests that while the overall crime rate is exceptionally low, anti-social behaviour remains a persistent issue in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 31.6% of incidents (6 cases).9 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter evenings—likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 1 to 3 incidents) could be attributed to Bonfire Night-related activities, while the drop in anti-social behaviour may reflect reduced public interaction during darker evenings. Despite these fluctuations, the area’s overall crime rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, a trend consistent with its smaller scale and likely lower population density compared to larger urban centres. This data highlights the importance of contextual factors in shaping local crime trends, even within a small built-up area.

November 2025 marked a sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, with a 52.6% reduction from 19 to 9 incidents compared to the previous month. This drop may be linked to the seasonal transition, as shorter evenings and the approach of winter could have reduced opportunities for such activity. Conversely, criminal damage and arson saw a 200% increase, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a spike that could be connected to Bonfire Night events, which often involve fireworks and associated risks. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 25%, from 8 to 6, though the rate remains 65% below the UK average, suggesting a consistent pattern of lower violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour in Whittle-le-Woods is 23% above the UK average rate of 1.1 per 1,000, indicating a unique local challenge that contrasts with the broader trend of lower overall crime.

Whittle-le-Woods saw a significant drop in its crime rate from 4.9 to 2.8 per 1,000 residents between October and November 2025, reflecting a 42.4% decline. This reduction positions the area as safer compared to the previous month, though it remains far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in November, a figure that, while low, may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced outdoor activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 354 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,732 people. When scaled to the local population, this suggests that the likelihood of experiencing crime is minimal compared to larger urban areas, though the small number of incidents makes it challenging to identify broader trends. The daily crime count, while modest, serves as a useful benchmark for residents and local authorities to assess safety in context.