Whitworth Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whitworth's crime rate in October 2025 was 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 2.6% above the UK average of 7.7. This slight disparity highlights the area's unique profile within a broader national context. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 37.5% of all incidents, a figure that is 138% higher than the UK average. This suggests a persistent challenge in managing disruptive conduct, possibly linked to the area's compact built-up environment and seasonal factors such as Halloween. Violence and sexual offences followed, comprising 33.3% of reported crimes, though they remained 2% below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—earlier sunsets due to the clocks going back and the proximity of Halloween—may have contributed to increased anti-social behaviour and other incidents. Other theft (12.5% of total crimes) also showed a stark divergence, being 92% above the national average. These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a small urban area where community interactions and localized events can amplify certain types of crime. While the overall rate is marginally higher than the UK average, the absolute numbers remain low in a community of 6,062 residents, reflecting the area's relatively small scale and limited commercial density.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in Whitworth's crime profile. Other theft, bicycle theft, and 'other crime' all leapt from zero to 6, 1, and 1 respectively, marking 100% increases. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or the clocks going back, which could have altered local activity patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 50% compared to the previous month, linked to reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew darker. Violence and sexual offences, though still the second most common category, fell by 23.8% from 21 to 16, remaining 2% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained strikingly elevated at 138% above the national average, with 18 incidents reported. A resident might find the 100% increase in bicycle theft particularly notable, suggesting a need for heightened awareness around cycling infrastructure or storage facilities in the area.

Whitworth's crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 7.7% compared to the previous month, falling from 8.6 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a temporary moderation in local crime trends. above the UK average. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the small-scale nature of Whitworth's built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 126 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 6,062 people. While the overall rate is marginally higher than the UK average, the daily and monthly metrics indicate that residents face a manageable level of risk compared to larger urban centres. This contrast is amplified by the area's compact size and limited commercial density, which may contribute to lower crime volumes despite the slight rate discrepancy.