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

For someone living in Whittle-le-Woods, the crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2025 translates to a roughly 1-in-204 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. This figure, while low, sits 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 — a gap that reflects the area’s smaller scale and potentially lower exposure to certain crime types. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (57.6% of all incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (24.2%) and vehicle crime (12.1%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up district within Chorley, where community interactions and local events could contribute to anti-social behaviour. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, likely amplify such incidents, creating a higher concentration of non-violent, public-order crimes. In contrast, violent crime remains below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.2 per 1,000 — 55% lower than the national rate. This disparity may stem from the area’s relatively low population density and the absence of high-risk environments like nightlife hubs or major transport nodes. The UK comparison also highlights unique local trends: while anti-social behaviour is 122% above the national average, vehicle crime is 43% above, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in both public spaces and transport infrastructure. These findings underscore the importance of contextualising crime data not just as numbers, but as lived experiences shaped by geography, demographics and seasonal rhythms.

October 2025 saw a 300% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to four incidents — a stark anomaly compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This spike, though small in absolute terms, suggests potential vulnerabilities in local vehicle security or increased opportunities during darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 90%, reaching 19 incidents (57.6% of total crimes), far exceeding the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 by 122%. This figure may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween activities or the transition to shorter evenings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 11.1% (from nine to eight), remaining 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 — a trend consistent with the area’s generally lower levels of violent crime. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the importance of community vigilance, particularly during peak hours and in public spaces.

In October 2025, Whittle-le-Woods saw a 37.3% increase in its crime rate compared to the previous month, rising from 3.6 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, while still well below the UK average, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day across the 31-day period — a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents within a small population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises risk in tangible terms. With 6,732 residents, the area’s crime distribution remains tightly clustered, suggesting that most households are unlikely to encounter crime directly. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime highlights the need for vigilance during periods of heightened community activity or seasonal transitions. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark contrasts: while anti-social behaviour is 122% above the national average, violent crime is 55% below, illustrating a unique local profile shaped by factors such as population density and community engagement.