Crime in Whitby Groves: statistics, rates and trends
328 crimes were recorded in Whitby Groves in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 55% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whitby Groves
- Questions about crime in Whitby Groves
- About this data
328 crimes were recorded in Whitby Groves in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 55% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 129 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitby Groves has the 2,016th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitby Groves | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 328 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.3 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +55% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 4,357 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitby Groves was highest in the year to July 2026 (328 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (176). Over the whole period it rose 43%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 328 | 75.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 211 | 48.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 191 | 43.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 206 | 47.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 197 | 45.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 205 | 47.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 176 | 40.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 206 | 47.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 230 | 52.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitby Groves 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 shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+303%) and anti-social behaviour (+18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 129 | 29.6 | 3.57 | +303% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 19.5 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Public order | 28 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +18% |
| Other theft | 22 | 5.0 | 0.79 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +100% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 0.68 | +300% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.21 | -57% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 0.33 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 0.71 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +0% |
Shoplifting in Whitby Groves
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitby Groves recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 303% on the year before. It made up 39.3% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Whitby Groves
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitby Groves recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 25.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitby Groves
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitby Groves recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitby Groves
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitby Groves recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitby Groves
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitby Groves recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitby Groves
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitby Groves recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitby Groves
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitby Groves recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitby Groves
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitby Groves recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitby Groves
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitby Groves recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitby Groves
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitby Groves recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitby Groves
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitby Groves recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitby Groves
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitby Groves recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitby Groves
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitby Groves recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitby Groves, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitby Groves.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby Groves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Park | 443 | 76.9 | +2% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -61% |
| Wolverham | 1,131 | 249.9 | +232% |
| Central & Grange | 1,926 | 121.3 | +61% |
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | +7% |
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | +69% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -59% |
| Netherpool | 272 | 55.3 | -26% |
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 Whitby Groves over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 151 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Pennant Close | 19 |
| On or near The Groves | 18 |
| On or near Sark Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Thirlmere Road | 8 |
| On or near Birch Grove | 6 |
| On or near Underwood Drive | 6 |
| On or near Lloyd Drive | 5 |
| On or near St Kilda Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitby Groves 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 129 | 39.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 25.6% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 9.8% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 8.5% |
| Not recorded | 26 | 7.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Whitby Groves has an estimated population of 4,357. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitby Groves sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitby Groves |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.7% |
| Social rented homes | 0.9% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Whitby Groves a safe place to live?
Whitby Groves recorded 75.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Whitby Groves?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (85).
Is crime in Whitby Groves going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby Groves was up 55% on the year before: 328 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 211 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitby Groves?
Whitby Groves is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Whitby Groves. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.