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 July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby Park crime rate of 3.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-44.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Whitby Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12
  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Appleton 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Whitby Park has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 3.65 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitby Park)CrimesRank (Whitby Park)CrimesRank (Whitby Park)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Westminster118 51,021 8688 14
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Helsby26 35176 37247 33
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Whitby Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (39 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 299 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202538
May 202539
April 202522
March 202536
February 202525
January 202531
December 202425
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 202426

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202417
August 20243

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20256
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
May 20259
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20249
September 202418

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20257
December 20244
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 3 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

High Crime Locations Whitby Park in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Appleton Drive (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
4. Pleck Road (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Mansfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Malpas Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cavendish Gardens (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons3
8. Bradwell Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Grappenhall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Wycliffe Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

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