Whiston Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Whiston’s crime rate stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, 64.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has long positioned it as a safer built-up area within Rotherham. The breakdown of incidents revealed a clear dominance of property crimes, which accounted for 48% of all reported offences, compared to 21.7% for anti-social behaviour and violence. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the focus on property-related incidents, which often thrive in environments where personal interactions are limited. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category, remained 48% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect effective community policing or the area’s relatively cohesive social fabric. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than usual, still aligned with the national trend of declining violent crime. The overall picture suggests a stable environment where property crimes, rather than personal safety concerns, dominate the crime profile. This balance may be influenced by Whiston’s characteristics as a built-up area with limited industrial activity and a focus on residential living, where burglary and vehicle crime are more likely to occur than violent confrontations. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: for example, the 300% surge in burglary could be linked to increased indoor activity during colder months, creating opportunities for opportunistic theft. However, the absence of significant spikes in violent crime suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effectively mitigating risks. The low overall rate, combined with the UK comparison, reinforces the idea that Whiston’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of geographic, demographic, and socioeconomic factors that distinguish it from the national average.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with property-related incidents dominating the balance. Burglary rates surged by 300% compared to January, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, while public order and vehicle crime each doubled. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, contrast with a 37.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 8 to 5. The dominance of property crimes—accounting for 48% of total incidents—suggests a focus on residential and vehicle targets, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and heightened indoor presence. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain 48% and 79% below UK averages respectively, reinforcing Whiston’s status as a relatively safe area. Residents may find the 8.1% month-on-month decline in overall crime reassuring, though the rise in burglary warrants attention.

Whiston’s crime rate in February 2025 fell by 8.1% compared to January, reflecting a continued trend of lower reported incidents. This reduction aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 64.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day month, a figure that may feel more tangible for residents. When scaled to the population of 9,627, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 419 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents. This context is critical for understanding the broader picture: while the absolute number of crimes is small, the consistency of the rate suggests a stable environment with minimal fluctuations. The comparison to the UK average further highlights Whiston’s distinct position as a built-up area within Rotherham, where local factors such as community engagement and infrastructure likely contribute to sustained safety levels.