Crime in Whitby Groves: statistics, rates and trends
316 crimes were recorded in Whitby Groves in the 12 months to August 2026, 72.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 37% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitby Groves at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitby Groves
- Types of crime in Whitby Groves
- Whitby Groves compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitby Groves
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitby Groves
- Demographics of Whitby Groves
- Questions about crime in Whitby Groves
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (117), violence and sexual offences (80) and anti-social behaviour (30) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Whitby Groves | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 316 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.5 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +37% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 4,357 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Whitby Groves of any year here (316 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 45%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 316 | 72.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 231 | 53.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 198 | 45.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 181 | 41.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 222 | 51.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 205 | 47.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 178 | 40.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 204 | 46.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 218 | 50.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitby Groves recorded notably more shoplifting (3.2 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 46 to 117 and anti-social behaviour rose from 23 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 117 | 26.9 | 8.5 | +154% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 6.9 | 15.4 | +30% |
| Public order | 27 | 6.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.0 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitby Groves; the highest is Wolverham (250.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Strawberry (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby Groves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Park | 459 | 79.7 | +10% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -55% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +246% |
| Central & Grange | 1,929 | 121.5 | +68% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +13% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +77% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | -55% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 79% of the crime recorded in Whitby Groves over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (137).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 137 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Pennant Close | 16 |
| On or near The Groves | 14 |
| On or near Sark Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Thirlmere Road | 8 |
| On or near Underwood Drive | 7 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 6 |
| On or near Palm Grove | 6 |
| On or near Lloyd Drive | 5 |
Of the 286 crimes in Whitby Groves with a recorded outcome, 42% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 30 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 41.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 28.0% | 34.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 10.5% | 3.1% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 4.7% |
Whitby Groves has an estimated population of 4,357 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (0.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (8.2%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitby Groves average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitby Groves | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitby Groves a safe place to live?
Whitby Groves recorded 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,127th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Whitby Groves?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (80).
Is crime in Whitby Groves going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby Groves was up 37% on the year before: 316 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 231 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitby Groves?
About 4,357 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitby Groves?
Whitby Groves is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.