Crime in Whitby Park: statistics, rates and trends
443 crimes were recorded in Whitby Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Whitby Park
- Questions about crime in Whitby Park
- About this data
443 crimes were recorded in Whitby Park in the 12 months to July 2026, 76.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 221 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitby Park has the 1,963rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Whitby Park | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 443 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,760 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Whitby Park was highest in the year to July 2019 (639 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (428). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 443 | 76.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 428 | 74.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 462 | 80.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 474 | 82.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 512 | 88.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 589 | 102.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 606 | 105.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 639 | 110.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 605 | 105.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Whitby Park 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-31%) and shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 221 | 38.4 | 1.12 | +10% |
| Public order | 44 | 7.6 | 1.15 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 5.2 | 0.34 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +12% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.9 | 0.76 | +8% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.3 | 1.01 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 3.3 | 0.40 | -14% |
| Burglary | 16 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +78% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +200% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.2 | 1.25 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.05 | +67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Whitby Park
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitby Park recorded 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 49.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Whitby Park
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitby Park recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Whitby Park
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitby Park recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Whitby Park
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitby Park recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Whitby Park
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitby Park recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Whitby Park
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitby Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Whitby Park
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitby Park recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Whitby Park
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitby Park recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Whitby Park
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitby Park recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Whitby Park
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitby Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Whitby Park
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whitby Park recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Whitby Park
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whitby Park recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Whitby Park
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitby Park recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Whitby Park
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whitby Park recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Whitby Park, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Whitby Park.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitby Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitby Groves | 328 | 75.3 | -2% |
| Central & Grange | 1,926 | 121.3 | +58% |
| Strawberry | 140 | 29.5 | -62% |
| Sutton Villages | 849 | 80.8 | +5% |
| Wolverham | 1,131 | 249.9 | +225% |
| Westminster | 879 | 127.5 | +66% |
| Ledsham & Manor | 333 | 31.0 | -60% |
| Netherpool | 272 | 55.3 | -28% |
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 Park over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 63 |
| On or near Singleton Road | 44 |
| On or near Bradwell Close | 28 |
| On or near Malpas Road | 23 |
| On or near Sutton Way | 22 |
| On or near Heath Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Capenhurst Lane | 15 |
| On or near Appleton Drive | 12 |
| On or near Hurford Avenue | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitby Park 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 161 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 106 | 23.9% |
| Under investigation | 58 | 13.1% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 5.9% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Whitby Park has an estimated population of 5,760. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitby Park sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Whitby Park |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.1% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Whitby Park a safe place to live?
Whitby Park recorded 76.9 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 Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 221 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (44).
Is crime in Whitby Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitby Park was up 4% on the year before: 443 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 428 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Whitby Park?
Whitby Park 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 Park. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.