Whitworth Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitworth's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.4 per 1,000, a figure 16.0% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marks a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in the prevalence of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes. At 4.5 per 1,000, anti-social behaviour in the area is 217% higher than the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by the area's built-up character and the social dynamics of its relatively small population. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, contributing 31.6% of all crimes at 3.0 per 1,000, a rate 6% above the UK average. This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public order issues, which may be exacerbated by the seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays. While property crimes remained low—shoplifting and other theft collectively accounted for 7% of incidents—the rise in anti-social behaviour and violence indicates a need for targeted community engagement. The seasonal shift in May, with increased outdoor activity and socialising, may partly explain the persistence of these issues, though the exact causal links remain speculative. This data underscores the importance of addressing localised factors that contribute to higher-than-average rates of anti-social behaviour and interpersonal violence in a built-up area like Whitworth.

May 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crimes: drug-related incidents surged by 100% (0 to 1), shoplifting doubled (0 to 2), and other theft rose similarly (1 to 2). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal potential emerging trends that warrant attention. Conversely, burglary, criminal damage, and vehicle crime all declined sharply, with burglary falling 80% (5 to 1) and vehicle crime dropping 66.7% (3 to 1). This shift may reflect seasonal changes, as longer evenings and bank holidays in May could have influenced outdoor activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent category at 47.4% of all crimes, remains 217% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent local challenge. Meanwhile, robbery incidents rose 82% above the UK average, a figure that, while small in number, could indicate heightened risk in specific areas.

Whitworth's crime rate in May 2025 fell by 11.0% from the previous month's 10.6 per 1,000 to 9.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a rate that, while modest, remains a focal point for community awareness. This local context contrasts with the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for daily figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the 16.0% increase in crime rate compared to the UK average, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given Whitworth's population of 6,062. This suggests that while the area faces challenges above the national average, the scale of incidents is manageable within the community's size.