Whiston Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Whiston during November 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property offences, shaped by seasonal dynamics and local characteristics. With a total crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 37.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominate the mix, accounting for 24.4% of all recorded crimes, though this category sits 58% below the UK average. This suggests a lower prevalence of severe violent incidents compared to national trends, potentially reflecting community cohesion or effective local policing. Shoplifting emerges as the second most common crime type at 17.8%, a figure 45% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to Black Friday shopping activity, which typically drives retail theft in November. Public order offences also feature prominently at 11.1%, though they remain 6% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night events, and post-Christmas shopping anticipation—likely contributes to fluctuations in public order and property crime. The relatively low burglary rate (11.1%) compared to the UK average may indicate secure housing stock or limited high-value assets in the area. This crime mix illustrates a community where violent crime is less prevalent than nationally, but targeted retail and public order issues persist, shaped by both seasonal factors and local economic activity.

November 2023 saw stark month-on-month shifts in Whiston’s crime profile. Public order offences surged by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents), a jump that may be attributed to Bonfire Night events or increased foot traffic during late-night celebrations. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, doubling from 1 to 3 incidents—a 200% increase that could reflect colder weather driving more vehicle-related incidents or targeted thefts. Anti-social behaviour rose by 150%, climbing from 2 to 5 cases, linked to seasonal social gatherings. In contrast, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), due to heightened community vigilance around festive events. Burglary rates declined slightly (from 6 to 5 cases), though they remain 47% above the UK average, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities in residential security. The mix of crimes highlights a tension between seasonal spikes in public order issues and a relatively stable core of property-related offences. For residents, the 400% rise in public order crimes is a concrete indicator to monitor, as it may signal increased disorder in shared spaces or during events. This contrast with the UK average in shoplifting and burglary underscores the need for tailored local strategies, such as targeted retail surveillance or community engagement around high-risk periods.

Whiston’s crime rate in November 2023 (4.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 95.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant monthly jumps in recent records. This surge, while substantial, still places the area well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during November. When scaled to the local population of 9,627 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 214 people, a statistic that provides context for individual risk perception. This rate is lower than the UK’s typical monthly exposure, which is not provided but generally higher in urban centres. The contrast between Whiston’s 4.7 rate and the UK’s 7.5 highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly in violent crime categories. However, the 95.4% increase from October raises questions about temporary factors—such as the timing of Bonfire Night or the post-Black Friday shopping period—that may have amplified local crime trends. For residents, this means a heightened awareness of public spaces during November, while the broader comparison to the UK reinforces that Whiston remains a comparatively low-crime environment despite the monthly spike.