Whitwick Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitwick's December 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents places it 44.3% below the UK average of 7.0, a position consistent with its status as a low-crime built-up area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and other theft (12.9%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended dark evenings, and holiday-related activity—may partly explain the rise in violent and public order offences. While the overall rate remains significantly lower than the national average, the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences highlights localized pressures during the festive period. The area's relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime, both below UK averages, suggest a community profile that diverges from typical urban patterns. These figures align with Whitwick's character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area where retail and nightlife activity are limited compared to larger centres. The absence of significant property crime increases further supports this interpretation, as property-related offences are often more common in high-traffic urban environments.

December 2025 saw a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, surging by 128.6% from 7 to 16 incidents. This increase, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime (from 0 to 2) and public order offences (from 0 to 3), highlights a shift in crime dynamics during the festive period. The category of violence and sexual offences, now accounting for 51.6% of all crimes, remains 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting localized factors may influence these patterns. Anti-social behaviour. of total crimes, is 35% below the UK average. These figures contrast with the UK's broader trend of higher property crime rates, where Whitwick's property crimes (7) represent a smaller share of the total. The absence of significant property crime increases may partly reflect the area's lower retail density compared to larger urban centres.

Whitwick's crime rate in December 2025 rose to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 55.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.5. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects shifts in crime patterns during the festive season. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 257 residents, illustrating the infrequency of incidents in a community of 7,973 people. This monthly exposure rate underscores the broader context of Whitwick's safety compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further highlights that the 31 reported crimes in December represent a small proportion of the local population, reinforcing the area's position as a low-crime built-up area within North West Leicestershire.