Whiston Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Whiston's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by the built-up area's characteristics and seasonal factors. With a total crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—63% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a marked contrast to national trends, where the overall rate stands at 7.3 per 1,000. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.9% of total), followed by vehicle crime (19.2%) and anti-social behaviour (11.5%). This mix suggests a focus on incidents tied to local social dynamics, with the high proportion of violence potentially linked to the area's urban density and the timing of November events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Vehicle crime's elevated rate (0.5 per 1,000, 25% above the UK average) may reflect vulnerabilities in transport hubs or parking areas, while the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (72% below UK) and burglary (67% below) indicate effective community engagement or environmental design that deters such activities. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings and community gatherings—likely influences the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which more than doubled from October. These patterns, combined with the overall low crime rate, illustrate a community where targeted interventions and environmental factors contribute to maintaining safety, albeit with pockets of vulnerability that require continued attention.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson, both tripling from previous levels. This surge, occurring against the backdrop of Bonfire Night and dark evenings, may partly explain the uptick in incidents linked to public events or reduced visibility. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7% compared to the prior month, a decline that could reflect seasonal shifts in activity patterns or the impact of targeted policing efforts. Vehicle crime, which rose 25% above the UK average, remained a localised concern, suggesting vulnerabilities in transport infrastructure or parking areas. For residents, the 200% increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for community vigilance during peak seasonal events, while the overall crime rate's continued alignment with UK below-average figures underscores the area's relative safety compared to national trends.

Whiston's November 2025 crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.2% decline from the previous month's 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of stability in local crime statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 370 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of 9,627. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a localised metric that does not directly compare to national averages but provides residents with a tangible sense of frequency. When viewed against the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, Whiston's rate remains significantly lower, though the comparison section does not delve into per-category breakdowns. This population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is not immune to crime, the overall burden is markedly less than the national average, a distinction that may partly explain the focus on specific incidents rather than widespread patterns.