Whitworth Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Whitworth’s crime rate in May 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.5% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the area, particularly as anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.1% of all reported crimes. This category’s rate (4.3 per 1,000) is 197% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local social dynamics or environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, comprising 28.8% of total crimes, though their rate (2.8 per 1,000) was marginally below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and longer evenings—may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour, as increased outdoor activity and socialising could contribute to higher incidents. However, the relative stability of violent crime suggests that existing community initiatives or policing strategies may have mitigated risk in this area. Property-related crimes, while less frequent, showed a concerning trend: burglary and other theft both rose by 50% compared to the previous month, indicating a potential shift in criminal focus. These developments, coupled with the elevated rate of anti-social behaviour, highlight the need for continued vigilance and targeted interventions to address underlying issues. The data also reveals a marked contrast between categories: while shoplifting and public order offences declined significantly, the persistence of anti-social behaviour and the rise in property crimes suggest a combination of factors that require further analysis. For residents, the elevated rate of anti-social behaviour serves as a critical reminder to remain alert, particularly in areas where such incidents are concentrated, and to engage with local authorities to address community concerns.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 2 cases—a sharp upward trend that demands attention. Concurrently, burglary and other theft each rose by 50%, with three incidents reported in both categories, reflecting a worrying shift in property-related crime. These increases contrast with notable declines in shoplifting (66.7% drop) and public order offences (50% drop), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, accounting for 44.1% of all crimes and 197% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area’s elevated overall rate. Violence and sexual offences, though still significant (28.8% of total crimes), were only 1% below the UK average, indicating a relatively balanced position in this category. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour is concentrated, as this category’s disproportionate impact may signal underlying community tensions or environmental factors that require targeted interventions.

Whitworth’s crime rate in May 2024 (9.7 per 1,000 residents) reflects a significant decline from the previous month’s rate of 12.7 per 1,000, marking a 23.4% reduction. This downward trend suggests potential improvements in community safety measures or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while localised, provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur. Monthly exposure reveals that, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for approximately every 103 residents—a ratio that, when contextualised against the area’s population of 6,062, underscores the relative frequency of incidents. While this rate is 15.5% above the UK average, the month-on-month decline highlights fluctuations that may align with local rhythms, such as the end of school terms or shifts in community activity. These figures offer residents a clear benchmark for understanding their area’s safety profile relative to both historical trends and national averages.