Whitnash Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Whitnash during May 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by interpersonal conflicts and community-specific dynamics. With a total crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents — 57.1% below the UK average — the area’s profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences (29.6% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (22.2%). This balance suggests a focus on interpersonal crime rather than property-related issues, a pattern consistent with the characteristics of a small, built-up area within a larger town. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and bank holidays, likely contributes to the spike in public order offences, which rose dramatically from one incident in April to five in May. This surge, while significant, remains an outlier compared to the UK average for this category, which was 0.6 per 1,000. The low prevalence of property crimes — burglary, vehicle crime, and other theft combined account for just 11.1% of total incidents — further underscores the area’s unique crime profile. This may reflect a combination of factors, including a relatively tight-knit community structure and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones that typically drive property crime. The elevated rate of possession of weapons (275% above the UK average) adds a layer of complexity, indicating a potential need for targeted interventions. Overall, the data illustrates a community where social interactions and local events play a more prominent role in shaping crime patterns than economic or environmental factors, a hallmark of smaller, densely populated areas.

May 2024 saw a 400% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to five, a stark shift in the crime mix. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime and other crime categories, suggests a notable uptick in community-level tensions or disruptions. Violent crimes, though still the most frequent category (29.6% of total), remained 61% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 22.2% of total crimes, was 45% below the UK rate, reflecting a broader pattern of lower property crime rates across the area. Possession of weapons — a category typically rare in small towns — was 275% above the UK average, indicating a specific concern warranting local attention. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal activity and localized dynamics, with the area’s crime profile leaning heavily toward interpersonal disputes rather than property-related offences.

Whitnash's crime rate in May 2024 rose sharply from 1.5 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 145.9% increase compared to the previous month. This jump, though significant, remains 57.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported every 31 days, translating to a localised frequency of one crime for every 274 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure highlights the relatively low density of incidents compared to the UK-wide context. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate has increased, the absolute number of crimes remains modest — 27 total — for a community of 7,411 people. This suggests that the area's overall safety profile remains stable, with the recent rise likely tied to seasonal factors such as extended evenings and increased outdoor activity during May's bank holidays.