Whitnash Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,411, Whitnash recorded 16 crimes in January 2026, equating to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 67.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country. The crime profile shows a stark contrast between violent and property crimes, with 8 violent offences (50% of total) and just 2 property crimes. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, with a rate of 1.1 per 1,000—56% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed at 0.5 per 1,000, 46% below the UK average, reflecting a pattern of low-level, community-based incidents. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this profile, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. The town’s compact built-up area within Warwick may also play a role, with limited commercial zones reducing exposure to high-risk environments. However, direct links to local geography, though the low volume of property crimes suggests minimal theft from vehicles or homes, due to strong community oversight or limited vulnerable properties. This contrasts with larger urban areas where vehicle crime and burglary are more common, though the UK average for these categories is significantly higher than Whitnash’s figures.

January 2026 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and 'other crime' doubling to 1 incident. This increase may reflect seasonal factors, such as post-holiday gatherings or colder weather driving more indoor social interactions. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a drop that could indicate targeted policing efforts or reduced tensions during the holiday season. The crime mix also shifted notably: while violent crimes decreased slightly by 11.1% (from 9 to 8), they still dominated the landscape, comprising 50% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 56% of total crimes, suggesting Whitnash’s violent crime rate is even lower than the national proportion. Vehicle crime and burglary remained exceptionally low, with rates 73% and 64% below UK averages, respectively. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete insight: local authorities may need to address community tensions or allocate resources to manage increased disturbances in public spaces.

Whitnash’s crime rate in January 2026 (2.2 per 1,000) marked a 5.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally minor given the population. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 463 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population, these numbers underscore Whitnash’s status as a low-crime community, with rates for most categories well below UK averages. For example, the rate of violence and sexual offences (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% lower than the UK average, and anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) is 46% below the national figure. This suggests that residents are likely to encounter fewer crime incidents than those in larger urban centres, where higher population density and commercial activity often correlate with elevated crime rates. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour and 'other crime' indicates that local challenges persist, requiring targeted interventions to maintain this low-crime environment.