Whittlesey Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Whittlesey during November 2024, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes 25 cases, remains 30% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The area's overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6, a consistent trend that may reflect the town's relatively low population density and strong community networks. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 18.5% of total crimes, while other theft accounted for 12.3%. These figures suggest that property-related crimes, though present, are not the dominant concern in Whittlesey. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced certain trends, such as the sharp rise in shoplifting. However, the overall crime environment remains stable, with no significant spikes in violent or property crime. This stability may be attributed to local factors, including the presence of key community hubs that foster engagement and deterrence, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis. The low rate of vehicle crime, which is 77% below the UK average, also highlights the town's unique characteristics, linked to its rural-urban interface and limited commercial zones that reduce opportunities for such offences.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 133.3% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from three to seven. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, may partly reflect the timing of Black Friday shopping, which often coincides with increased retail activity and potential vulnerabilities in store security. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one, a stark contrast to the usual seasonal spikes associated with events like Bonfire Night. This decrease could indicate effective policing around such events or a shift in community behavior during the month. Other theft also rose by 33.3%, suggesting a possible link to the dark evenings of November, which may limit visibility and increase opportunities for opportunistic crime. Violence and sexual offences remained 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic profile and local initiatives aimed at community safety.

Whittlesey's crime rate in November 2024 dropped by 27.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 6.3 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though seasonal factors may have played a role in this shift. On a daily basis, the town reported roughly two crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 219 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low crime environment in Whittlesey, particularly when compared to the UK average. With a population of 14,211, the local context suggests that community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to maintaining this lower rate. However, the monthly exposure metric is a useful indicator for residents, offering a tangible sense of how frequently crime might occur in their immediate surroundings. While the overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, the shift in specific crime categories—such as the sharp drop in public order offences—highlights the need for ongoing analysis of local patterns.