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

Whittle-le-Woods, a built-up area within Chorley, reported a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, a figure 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a small, semi-rural community with limited commercial activity outside of local amenities. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 41.7% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 37.5%. These patterns align with the area’s demographic profile, where community-focused policing and limited nightlife may reduce opportunities for more severe crimes but leave public spaces vulnerable to disorder. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, as younger residents adjust to new routines. While property crimes were minimal (three incidents), the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and other theft highlights a need for targeted awareness. The area’s overall crime rate, though low, reflects a balance between its rural isolation and the pressures of being a commuter suburb within a larger urban area. This interplay of factors suggests that local initiatives to manage community spaces and address emerging issues could help maintain the current low crime trajectory.

September 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in other theft and criminal damage and arson, both moving from zero to one incident each. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, climbing 66.7% to 10 incidents. This surge in anti-social behaviour, now accounting for 41.7% of all crimes, contrasts with a 50% decline in vehicle crime. The area’s violent crime rate—9 incidents—remains 50% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a lower risk of serious violence compared to national trends. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour may indicate heightened tensions or pressures in local community spaces. Residents should be particularly mindful of public areas, where anti-social behaviour now constitutes nearly half of all reported crimes. The absence of property crimes this month—only three reported—marks a stark contrast to the usual breakdown, though this may reflect seasonal factors rather than a broader trend.

Whittle-le-Woods recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, marking a 33.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.7. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in local dynamics. Daily crime activity averaged 1 incident per day over the month, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 281 residents. This monthly exposure rate underscores the sporadic but present nature of crime in the area. When compared to the UK average, the local rate remains 51.4% lower, a disparity that highlights the area’s distinct characteristics. However, the 33.7% month-on-month increase suggests a need for vigilance, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour and other theft have surged. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is low, the proportional rise in specific categories may signal emerging trends warranting attention from local authorities and residents alike.