Whiteley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Whiteley's crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 53.7% of the 41 reported crimes — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This category remains 2% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, reflecting the area's overall safety. The crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 for the built-up area is 37.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend that positions Whiteley among the lowest-risk areas in England and Wales. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, contributes 12.2% of all crimes, though this figure is 48% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February — a winter month with reduced outdoor activity — likely contributes to the pattern, as lower foot traffic in public spaces may shift crime dynamics toward indoor incidents. While shoplifting and burglary rates remain below national averages, the 37.5% increase in violence and sexual offences suggests potential local factors, such as community tensions or changes in policing focus, that warrant further observation. The area's built-up nature, combined with its proximity to Winchester, may influence crime patterns through factors like commuter activity or local business operations, though these connections remain speculative without additional data.

February 2025 saw a stark 400% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to five. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, highlights a significant local shift in reported behaviour. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences rose by 37.5%, from 16 to 22 incidents — a figure that remains 2% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. The drop in burglary, falling 40% from five to three incidents, contrasts with the 11% national increase in this category. Criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, from three to one incident, while drug-related crimes decreased by 60%, from five to two. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences, with reduced outdoor activity potentially limiting opportunities for property crimes. Residents may find the 37.3% UK comparison particularly relevant, as it positions Whiteley as one of the safer built-up areas in the country.

Whiteley's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity observed in built-up areas during winter months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 9,664, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 236 residents. This ratio underscores the area's consistently low crime profile, though such figures do not account for unreported incidents or variations in local policing practices. The monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, placing Whiteley among the safer built-up areas in the UK.