Whitworth Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Whitworth's crime profile in March 2023, accounting for 43.5% of all reported incidents—a rate 217% above the UK average. This stark outlier, at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, suggests a significant local imbalance compared to national trends. While the overall crime rate (7.6 per 1,000) matched the UK average, the composition of crimes deviated sharply. Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents, 32.6% of total) followed anti-social behaviour, but this category was 9% below the UK average. The seasonal shift into spring, with evenings lengthening, may have contributed to heightened social activity in public spaces, potentially exacerbating anti-social incidents. Property crimes (9 total) were lower than violent crimes, reflecting a different crime mix compared to the UK, where property offences typically dominate. The area’s relatively low vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average) and public order offences (0.3 per 1,000, 53% below the UK average) suggest a quieter environment for certain categories, linked to its semi-rural character and lower population density. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour remains unexplained by the data alone, though local factors such as community dynamics or seasonal transitions could play a role.

March 2023 saw anti-social behaviour reach an unusually high level, with 20 incidents (217% above the UK average) and a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This starkly contrasts with the UK’s average of 1.0 per 1,000 for the same category. While violent crimes (15 total) were 9% below the UK average, other categories showed mixed trends: criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 33% above the UK average) and robbery (1 incident, 122% above the UK average) both exceeded national rates. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (2 incidents) and public order offences (2 incidents) were 38% and 53% below the UK average, respectively, indicating a lower prevalence of these crimes in Whitworth compared to the broader UK context. The crime mix shifted significantly, with anti-social behaviour and violence accounting for 76% of all reported crimes, diverging from the UK’s more balanced distribution. For residents, the data highlights that while the overall rate aligns with the UK, specific categories—particularly anti-social behaviour—require attention, as they far exceed national benchmarks.

In March 2023, Whitworth’s crime rate (7.6 per 1,000 residents) exactly matched the UK average, but the distribution of crimes diverged sharply. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that is distinct from the UK’s broader patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a rate that is consistent with its population size (6,062 residents) and the relatively low total number of incidents (46). However, the stark overrepresentation of anti-social behaviour (217% above the UK average) and robbery (122% above the UK average) underscores a unique local challenge. These figures suggest that while the overall rate is average, the types of crimes reported in Whitworth are influenced by factors such as community interactions or localised social dynamics. The lower rates of vehicle crime and public order offences, meanwhile, may reflect the area’s semi-rural character, where fewer vehicles are present and public spaces are less densely used compared to urban centres.