Whitworth Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Whitworth’s December 2024 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents places it 16.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting a relatively secure environment for its population of 6,062. The data reveals a clear dominance of violent crimes, with 17 incidents (47.2% of total) attributed to violence and sexual offences. This category, while still below the UK average for overall crime, shows a 22.7% decrease from November, potentially influenced by the seasonal slowdown in public gatherings and the closure of certain venues during the holiday period. Anti-social behaviour (19.4% of total) and vehicle crime (13.9%) follow as the next most frequent categories, though the latter’s 100% above-average rate raises questions about local transportation dynamics or increased vehicle presence during the festive season. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, extended dark hours, and the temporary absence of some residents—may have contributed to both the reduction in anti-social behaviour and the unexpected surge in vehicle-related incidents. This interplay between seasonal rhythms and crime patterns underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as the area transitions into the new year.

December 2024 saw a dramatic 150% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the 33.3% overall drop in the area’s crime rate. This surge may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes (10) now representing a smaller share of total incidents compared to violent crimes (17). While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (47.2% of total), they decreased by 22.7% month-on-month, suggesting a potential seasonal recalibration. Vehicle crime in Whitworth (0.8 per 1,000) is 100% above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a disparity that could reflect the area’s proximity to major transport routes or increased vehicle usage during the holiday season. Meanwhile, shoplifting and criminal damage both fell below the UK average by 47% and 43% respectively, indicating a possible alignment with local retail patterns or community engagement efforts.

Whitworth's crime rate in December 2024 dropped by 33.3% compared to November 2024, reflecting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. The previous month's rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents contrasts sharply with the current figure of 5.9 per 1,000, indicating a significant reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during December—a pace that, while low, remains a local metric without a corresponding UK-wide benchmark. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 168 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that positions Whitworth as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. This statistic, when contextualised against the town’s population of 6,062, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents per capita. The drop in crime appears most pronounced in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which may align with seasonal patterns as holiday-related activities wane and residents return to more routine schedules.