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 May 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitby Park crime rate of 3.89 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Whitby Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bradwell Close with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Sutton Way with total crimes: 8

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 May 2025 the Whitby Park has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whitby Park)CrimesRank (Whitby Park)CrimesRank (Whitby Park)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Northwich Leftwich87 61,186 71,188 6
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Whitby Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202522
March 202536
February 202525
January 202531
December 202425
November 20249
October 202412
September 202415
August 202426
July 202438
June 202466
May 202424

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20255
January 202513
December 20245
November 20247
October 202413
September 202417
August 20243
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20249
October 20246
September 20249
August 202412
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20244
September 202412
August 20243
July 202411
June 202424
May 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20256
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
October 20249
September 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Whitby Park in May 2025

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

1. Bradwell Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
3. Sutton Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Capenhurst Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Loxdale Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Grappenhall Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Royston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Malpas Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Old Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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