Whiteley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Whiteley's November 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 44% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently safer profile than national benchmarks. This disparity is particularly evident in property-related crimes, where shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) are 64% and 71% below UK averages, respectively. The area's crime profile is dominated by violent offences (36.6% of total incidents) and anti-social behaviour (22.0%), a mix that diverges from the UK trend where property crimes typically form a larger share. Seasonal factors in November—such as Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased opportunities for criminal damage and arson during public events. However, the overall low rate suggests a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors, such as limited commercial density and strong local policing, contribute to sustained safety. Bicycle theft in Whiteley is 25% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's cycling infrastructure or commuter demographics. This contrast between certain crime types and the broader safety context underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, shaped by both seasonal rhythms and the built environment.

November 2023 saw a 77.8% drop in shoplifting, reducing incidents from nine to two, a shift likely tied to the post-Black Friday lull in retail activity. Vehicle crime fell sharply by 80% compared to October, with just one reported incident—potentially reflecting reduced traffic during the holiday period or improved local security measures. Conversely, criminal damage and arson increased by 33.3%, rising from three to four incidents. This uptick may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which could have created temporary conditions conducive to such offences. The breakdown reveals a distinct pattern: violent crimes (36.6% of total) and anti-social behaviour (22.0%) dominate, contrasting with the UK average where property crimes typically outweigh violent incidents. Bicycle theft in Whiteley was 25% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's cycling infrastructure or commuter activity.

Whiteley's November 2023 crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents stands 44% below the UK average, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. This follows a 40.6% year-on-year decline from the previous month's rate of 7.1 per 1,000, indicating sustained improvements in local safety. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day across the 30-day period, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one crime for every 236 residents, underscoring the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. The population context further highlights the disparity: with 9,664 residents, the community's size relative to its crime numbers reinforces the area's safety compared to larger urban centres. This pattern aligns with Whiteley's character as a low-density, suburban environment within Winchester, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes.