Whitworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Whitworth’s crime rate in October 2024 stood at 13.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 60.5% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights a localised pattern of criminal activity that contrasts sharply with the national trend. The most significant contributors to the area’s elevated crime rate were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43% of all reported crimes, and anti-social behaviour, which made up 38% of the total. These figures are particularly striking when compared to the UK averages for these categories: violence and sexual offences in Whitworth are 110% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 288% higher. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have influenced these trends, potentially exacerbating incidents of anti-social behaviour and public disorder. The area’s relatively low levels of property crime, including burglary and vehicle crime, suggest that local factors such as community cohesion or environmental design may be mitigating risks in these categories. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and violence underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly during periods of reduced visibility and heightened social activity. This data illustrates an area grappling with specific challenges that require tailored approaches to address the root causes of these crime patterns.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 130.8% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 13 to 30 incidents—a stark shift that dominated the crime profile. This surge, combined with a 70% rise in violence and sexual offences, pushed violent crime to 43% of total incidents, a significant departure from the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 for this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft fell sharply, with shoplifting halving from 2 to 1 incidents, and other theft dropping by two-thirds. These decreases may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activity diminishing or increased police presence in retail areas. The area’s violent crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 is 110% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour stands at 5.0 per 1,000—288% above the national figure. For residents, the spike in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community vigilance, particularly as darker evenings and seasonal events may amplify such incidents.

Whitworth's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 13.0 per 1,000 residents, a 43.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.1. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with a 60.5% gap. On a daily basis, residents experienced approximately three reported crimes each day, highlighting a persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 77 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the area's population of 6,062. While this exposure is notable, it contrasts with some categories where Whitworth performed below the UK average—such as burglary and other theft—suggesting a complex mix of local factors influencing different crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering violent or anti-social incidents compared to the national picture, though property-related crimes remain relatively low in proportion.