Crime in Whitby Park: statistics, rates and trends
459 crimes were recorded in Whitby Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitby Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitby Park
- Types of crime in Whitby Park
- Whitby Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitby Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitby Park
- Demographics of Whitby Park
- Questions about crime in Whitby Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (234), public order (47) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitby Park | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 459 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.7 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,760 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitby Park peaked in the year to August 2019 (666 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (408). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 459 | 79.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 408 | 70.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 467 | 81.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 470 | 81.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 504 | 87.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 588 | 102.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 583 | 101.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 666 | 115.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 599 | 104.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 29 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (67% below) was well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 21 to 32 and other theft rose from 23 to 30, while public order fell from 62 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 234 | 40.6 | 34.2 | +23% |
| Public order | 47 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.0 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitby Park; the highest is Wolverham (250.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Strawberry (32.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Groves | 316 | 72.5 | -9% |
| Central & Grange | 1,929 | 121.5 | +53% |
| Strawberry | 155 | 32.7 | -59% |
| Sutton Villages | 861 | 82.0 | +3% |
| Wolverham | 1,135 | 250.8 | +215% |
| Westminster | 885 | 128.3 | +61% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 353 | 32.9 | -59% |
| Netherpool | 266 | 54.1 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Whitby Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (67).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 67 |
| On or near Singleton Road | 50 |
| On or near Bradwell Close | 29 |
| On or near Malpas Road | 27 |
| On or near Sutton Way | 23 |
| On or near Heath Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 19 |
| On or near Capenhurst Lane | 15 |
| On or near Hurford Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Appleton Drive | 11 |
Of the 430 crimes in Whitby Park with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 111 | 25.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 7.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Whitby Park has an estimated population of 5,760 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%), less private renting (12%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitby Park average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitby Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitby Park a safe place to live?
Whitby Park recorded 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,859th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitby Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 234 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (47).
Is crime in Whitby Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby Park was up 12% on the year before: 459 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 408 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitby Park?
About 5,760 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitby Park?
Whitby Park 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.