Crime in Whetstone: statistics, rates and trends

982 crimes were recorded in Whetstone in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (23% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whetstone has the 1,976th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Whetstone was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,132 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (852). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whetstone over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, burglary, drugs.

The largest increases were in drugs (+125%) and anti-social behaviour (+11%). The largest falls were in robbery (-35%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Whetstone

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whetstone recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Whetstone

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whetstone recorded 208 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 21.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Whetstone

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whetstone recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Whetstone

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whetstone recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Whetstone

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whetstone recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Whetstone

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whetstone recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Whetstone

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whetstone recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Whetstone

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whetstone recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Whetstone

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whetstone recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Whetstone

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whetstone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Whetstone

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whetstone recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Whetstone

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whetstone recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Whetstone

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whetstone recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Whetstone

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whetstone recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whetstone, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whetstone.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Whetstone over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whetstone over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Whetstone has an estimated population of 12,825. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whetstone sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Whetstone. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.