Whitworth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Whitworth, the crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 translates to a 1-in-110 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate, 7.1% higher than the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, underscores the area's position as a slightly above-average jurisdiction for criminal activity. The top three crime categories—violence and sexual offences (30.9%), anti-social behaviour (29.1%), and criminal damage and arson (12.7%)—reflect a mix of interpersonal conflict and property-related issues. The seasonal context of June, with its longer daylight hours and the beginning of the summer tourist season, may have influenced patterns of activity, particularly in public spaces. While violence and sexual offences remained 4% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both exceeded national benchmarks by significant margins. These figures suggest that local factors, such as the density of residential areas or the presence of community hubs, may play a role in shaping crime trends. The overall rate, though higher than the UK average, has seen a notable decline from the previous month, indicating that seasonal and situational factors can exert a measurable impact on crime statistics.

June 2023 saw dramatic shifts in Whitworth's crime profile. Public order offences surged by 500%, rising from one incident to six, while shoplifting also jumped 500% to six reported cases. This spike aligns with the start of summer, when increased foot traffic and longer evenings may contribute to heightened activity in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 88.9%, from nine to one incident, a drop that may reflect reduced vehicle presence during the summer months or improved security measures. Anti-social behaviour. from 46 to 16 cases, remained 76% above the UK average, indicating persistent local challenges in this category. The violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) was 4% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which highlights uneven trends across offence types.

Whitworth's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 41.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 15.5 per 1,000. This drop, while significant, still places the area 7.1% above the UK average. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in a population of 6,062. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. This reduction contrasts with the previous month's higher rate, which may have been influenced by seasonal factors such as the end of the school term or changes in local activity patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate has decreased, the area remains slightly above the UK norm, suggesting a need for ongoing monitoring of trends.