Crime in Whoberley: statistics, rates and trends

872 crimes were recorded in Whoberley in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 394 reports (45% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Whoberley has the 2,865th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Whoberley was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,328 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (872). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 Whoberley 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 vehicle crime.

The largest increases were in shoplifting (+12%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-57%) and criminal damage and arson (-55%).

Violence and sexual offences in Whoberley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Whoberley recorded 394 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 45.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Whoberley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Whoberley recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Whoberley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Whoberley recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Whoberley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Whoberley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Whoberley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Whoberley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Whoberley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Whoberley recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Whoberley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Whoberley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Whoberley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Whoberley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Whoberley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Whoberley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Whoberley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Whoberley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Whoberley

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Whoberley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 233% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Whoberley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Whoberley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Whoberley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Whoberley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Whoberley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Whoberley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Whoberley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Whoberley 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.

Whoberley has an estimated population of 16,209. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Whoberley sits in decile 5.5, 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 Whoberley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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