Crime Rate in Whitby Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitby Park

The total recorded crimes in Whitby Park, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby Park crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Whitby Park, encompassing approximately 16,179 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (44.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Whitby Park Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Appleton Drive with total crimes: 15
  • Capenhurst Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 6

How safe is Whitby Park?

To understand the safety of Whitby Park, we need to analyze Whitby Park crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Whitby Park reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 788 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitby Park witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitby Park experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 703 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitby Park witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Whitby Park has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Whitby Park Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitby Park has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 3.03 ranking 14th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Whitby Park crimes were 788. The crime rate of Whitby Park in 2024 was 48.70 (year) or 4.06 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitby Park were around 703 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.45 (year) or 3.62 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter433 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange265 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin104 61,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon89 81,312 51,406 4
Westminster113 41,021 8688 14
Wolverham107 51,293 61,164 7
Northwich Leftwich96 71,186 71,188 6
Newton & Hoole85 9831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington75 10885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton35 22830 11801 10
Frodsham34 25589 14740 11
Christleton & Huntington65 11520 17461 20
Sutton Villages62 12760 13729 12
Hartford & Greenbank53 13537 16477 18
Winsford Dene44 16503 20559 15
Great Boughton29 29560 15459 21
Northwich Winnington & Castle46 15511 18409 27
Shakerley34 24421 25540 16
Northwich Witton44 17507 19510 17
Neston39 18489 22442 25
Lache15 39351 28472 19
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 19341 29327 30
Netherpool37 20410 26456 22
Handbridge Park37 21495 21453 23
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Rudheath35 23247 33284 31
Marbury23 30470 24446 24
Winsford Swanlow16 38399 27360 29
Little Neston30 27209 35166 42
Ledsham & Manor30 28334 30364 28
Winsford Gravel19 36314 31282 32
Tarporley23 31169 38220 35
Tarvin & Kelsall21 33270 32238 34
Strawberry21 32149 40186 39
Helsby10 43176 37247 33
Whitby Groves14 40219 34186 40
Tattenhall19 34145 41188 38
Malpas19 35196 36189 37
Willaston & Thornton10 42155 39200 36
Saughall & Mollington17 37137 44179 41
Farndon11 41145 42137 43
Parkgate9 44140 43132 44
Sandstone7 45117 4589 45

Whitby Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Possession of weapons showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202525
January 202531
December 202425
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 202426
July 202438
June 202466
May 202424
April 202419

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
August 20243
April 20243

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
September 202412
August 20243
July 202411
June 202424
May 20244
April 202416

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202417
August 20243
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20249
September 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
July 20244
April 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whitby Park in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Whitby Park postcode area is presented below.

1. Appleton Drive (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Possession of weapons3
2. Capenhurst Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Possession of weapons3
3. Windsor Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Heath Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Sutton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Dunkirk Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Acorn Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Laurel Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Clare Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Hyde Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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