Whiston Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Whiston’s crime picture in January 2026, accounting for 42.1% of the 19 reported crimes. This category’s rate—0.8 per 1,000 residents—was 68% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend where such offences often form a smaller share of total crimes. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000, 70.6% below the UK average, reflects a broader pattern of low-level criminal activity, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime each contributing 10.5% of incidents. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes, which typically dominate in busier months. While the area’s built-up character within Rotherham may foster higher rates of interpersonal crime compared to more rural settings, the consistently low levels of property-related offences (such as burglary and vehicle crime) suggest effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such activities. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, however, raises questions about localized social dynamics. The relatively low exposure to crime—1 in 507 residents encountering a reported incident over the month—may also reflect a combination of demographic factors and the area’s compact, tightly-knit nature, which could influence both crime rates and reporting behaviours.

January 2026 saw a notable increase in vehicle crime, doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% rise. This jump contrasts sharply with the 81.8% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 11 to 2 incidents, and the 75% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from four to one. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with vehicle crime emerging as a new focal point. The area’s violent crime rate—0.8 per 1,000—was 68% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a category that typically dominates crime statistics in urban centres. Meanwhile, the rate for possession of weapons was 43% above the UK average, an anomaly that may reflect localized factors such as community tensions or enforcement patterns. For residents, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible benefit, as such incidents often disrupt daily life more directly than property-related crimes.

Whiston’s crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 2.0 per 1,000 residents, a 51.4% decrease from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal trends typical for January, when reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population of 9,627, this equates to one reported crime for every 507 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, the local context suggests that community-specific factors—such as the area’s built-up character and proximity to Rotherham’s urban core—may play a role in maintaining this relatively low rate. The shift from the previous month’s figures also highlights the volatility of crime patterns in smaller areas, where individual incidents can influence aggregated statistics.