Whiteley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Whiteley’s crime profile in February 2026, accounting for 35.6% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, remains 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s relatively stable social environment. Property crimes, though lower in overall volume (19 cases), include shoplifting (6 cases) and vehicle crime (3 cases), both of which hover near or slightly above UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—appears to influence crime patterns, with violent offences maintaining a steady presence despite colder temperatures. Public order offences, however, surged by 100% compared to January, potentially linked to increased indoor gatherings or disruptions during the holiday season. This contrast highlights the combination of local demographics and external factors such as weather. Anti-social behaviour remains significantly below the UK average (56% lower), suggesting effective community management or policing strategies. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, 26.6% below the UK average, underscores Whiteley’s position as a low-crime area, though targeted interventions may still be needed to address the sharp rise in public order incidents.

February 2026 marked a sharp increase in public order offences, which rose by 100% from January (3 to 6 cases). This surge, while still low in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during colder weather or disruptions linked to local events. Concurrently, theft from the person and robbery both doubled. On the decline side, burglary fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 cases), likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during winter. Whiteley’s violence and sexual offences rate—1.7 per 1,000—remains 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributable to the area’s smaller, more cohesive community structure. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 56% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies.

February 2026 saw Whiteley’s crime rate fall to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% decrease from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as February typically experiences lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in certain crime types. Daily crime statistics show an average of 2 reported crimes per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a consistent but low level of activity. When scaled to the population, this equates to one crime for every 215 residents over the course of the month—a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime types—such as the sharp rise in public order offences—suggests evolving local dynamics that warrant closer attention to community-specific factors.