Whiston Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Whiston's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were burglary (26.1% of total), violence and sexual offences (21.7%), and shoplifting (17.4%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up district within Rotherham, where property crime and personal safety concerns are more pronounced than in densely populated urban centres. Seasonal factors may have influenced the data: October's shorter evenings and Halloween festivities could have contributed to increased burglary attempts, while the drop in violence and sexual offences may reflect the end of a busy seasonal period. The overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area's demographic profile. However, the sharp rise in burglary—a category where Whiston's rate is 76% above the UK average—raises questions about targeted vulnerabilities, such as older housing stock or transient populations. These findings underscore the need for continued monitoring of property crime trends in the area.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 500% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to six incidents—a jump that outpaced all other crime categories. This surge contrasts with a 61.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 13 to five cases, and a 33.3% reduction in shoplifting, dropping from six to four. The area's violence rate is 81% below the UK average, a stark deviation from national trends and potentially reflective of the built-up area's lower population density compared to major cities. Anti-social behaviour also doubled month-on-month, rising from zero to two incidents, while public order offences fell by 75%, aligning with the seasonal shift into darker evenings. Shoplifting remains 31% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments may have effective anti-theft measures. These fluctuations highlight the complexity of crime dynamics in Whiston, where targeted spikes in specific categories may be influenced by localized factors such as housing conditions or community initiatives.

Whiston's crime rate in October 2023 dropped by 23.4% from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, a frequency that translates to roughly one crime for every 419 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places Whiston among the lowest crime areas in the UK, given that the average resident is far more likely to encounter crime in larger urban centres. The population context further underscores the area's safety: with 9,627 residents, the low absolute number of crimes (23 total) reflects both effective community policing and the area's demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of older residents or families. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the sharp rise in burglary—a category where Whiston's rate is 76% above the national average—suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as housing stock or local economic conditions, may require targeted attention. These comparisons highlight the importance of maintaining localized strategies to address emerging trends while preserving the area's broader safety profile.