Crime in Whitchurch West: statistics, rates and trends

225 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch West in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 107 reports (48% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whitchurch West has the 2,534th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Whitchurch West was highest in the year to July 2018 (295 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (196). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 Whitchurch West 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+47%).

The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-37%) and shoplifting (-13%).

Violence and sexual offences in Whitchurch West

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whitchurch West recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 47.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Whitchurch West

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whitchurch West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Whitchurch West

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whitchurch West recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Whitchurch West

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whitchurch West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Whitchurch West

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whitchurch West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Whitchurch West

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whitchurch West recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Whitchurch West

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whitchurch West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Whitchurch West

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whitchurch West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Whitchurch West

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whitchurch West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Whitchurch West

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whitchurch West recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Whitchurch West

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whitchurch West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Whitchurch West over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whitchurch West 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.

Whitchurch West has an estimated population of 3,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whitchurch West sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. 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 Whitchurch West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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