Whitworth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Whitworth during November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. With a total crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents—12.3% below the UK average—the area shows a generally lower risk compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (28.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.3%). This pattern suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder, potentially influenced by the area’s built-up character and the timing of November events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. The relatively low rate of property crimes (27.2% of total) contrasts with the UK average, where property offences typically constitute a larger share, indicating a possible emphasis on community policing or local initiatives targeting violent crime. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as darker evenings and colder weather often correlate with increased anti-social behaviour and alcohol-related incidents. However, the absence of a major spike in property crimes suggests that local measures, such as improved lighting or community engagement, may be effective in deterring theft and burglary. The data also highlights a notable absence of drug-related offences compared to the UK average, which could reflect demographic or geographic differences in Whitworth’s population. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a community where violent crime and public disorder are prioritised concerns, but property crime remains relatively contained compared to national benchmarks.

November 2025 saw significant shifts in Whitworth’s crime mix, with burglary, possession of weapons, and vehicle crime all doubling from zero to one incident each—a 100% increase for each category. This uptick in property-related offences contrasts with a 66.7% drop in other theft, which fell from six to two incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal changes in retail activity or altered criminal priorities. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 38.9%, from 18 to 11 incidents, though it remains 70% above the UK average, indicating persistent local challenges. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, decreased slightly by 6.3% (from 16 to 15 incidents), but still maintain a 3% advantage over the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests that while overall violent crime is lower than national levels, local efforts to address interpersonal violence may be yielding some results. The stark disparity between Whitworth’s performance and the UK average in specific categories—such as possession of weapons (186% above the UK rate) and burglary (133% above)—highlights areas requiring targeted intervention. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary is a concrete concern, as it indicates a new vulnerability in local security measures that may warrant review. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing analysis of crime patterns, particularly as November’s darker evenings and seasonal events continue to influence criminal activity.

Whitworth’s crime rate in November 2025 (6.4 per 1,000) marks an 18.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, still indicates a consistent presence of criminal activity. When scaled to the local population of 6,062 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 155 residents over the course of the month—a metric that provides a tangible sense of risk for those living in the area. Comparing this to the previous month’s rate, the decline may be attributed to a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts. The 12.3% gap between Whitworth’s rate and the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 suggests that the area is performing better than the national average, but this advantage is not evenly distributed across crime categories. For example, while violent crime remains 3% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour is 70% higher, illustrating a combination of local challenges and broader national trends. Residents may find it useful to contextualise these figures within the built-up nature of Whitworth, where high-density living and community interactions can both contribute to and mitigate crime rates. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-155 residents also serves as a reminder that while the overall risk is lower than the UK average, the impact of specific crimes—such as anti-social behaviour—can be felt in smaller, tightly-knit communities.