Crime in Whitworth: statistics, rates and trends
624 crimes were recorded in Whitworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 98.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitworth
- Types of crime in Whitworth
- Whitworth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Whitworth
- Streets with the most crime in Whitworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitworth
- Demographics of Whitworth
- Questions about crime in Whitworth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (248), anti-social behaviour (177) and criminal damage and arson (46) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 368th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitworth | Rossendale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 624 | 6,369 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 98.7 | 87.2 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,319 | 73,045 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whitworth peaked in the year to August 2020 (744 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (513). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 624 | 98.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 654 | 103.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 689 | 109.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 551 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 517 | 81.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 648 | 102.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 744 | 117.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 545 | 86.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 513 | 81.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 58 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 39 |
| October 2025 | 48 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
Compared with England and Wales, Whitworth recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (82% above the national rate), and notably less public order (24% below). On the year before, public order rose from 27 to 32, while anti-social behaviour fell from 236 to 177.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 39.2 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 28.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 46 | 7.3 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Other theft | 33 | 5.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 32 | 5.1 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Whitworth; the highest is Accrington (149.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Ripponden (52.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacup | 1,705 | 114.5 | +16% |
| Todmorden | 1,352 | 99.0 | 0% |
| Rawtenstall | 1,613 | 77.8 | -21% |
| Haslingden | 1,234 | 73.7 | -25% |
| Ripponden | 289 | 52.4 | -47% |
| Mytholmroyd | 351 | 69.8 | -29% |
| Burnley | 12,274 | 146.3 | +48% |
| Accrington | 5,483 | 149.9 | +52% |
Whitworth is the one area listed within Whitworth, with 85.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitworth | Neighbourhood | 8,084 | 688 | 85.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Whitworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ivy Bank” (40).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ivy Bank | 40 |
| On or near Station Road | 36 |
| On or near Thorburn Drive | 32 |
| On or near John Henry Street | 22 |
| On or near King Street | 20 |
| On or near Edgemoor Close | 19 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Prickshaw Lane | 17 |
| On or near Grange Road | 15 |
| On or near Birches End | 14 |
Of the 447 crimes in Whitworth with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 227 | 50.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Whitworth has an estimated population of 6,319 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitworth average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Whitworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitworth a safe place to live?
Whitworth recorded 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 368th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Whitworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (177).
Is crime in Whitworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitworth was down 5% on the year before: 624 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 654 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitworth?
About 6,319 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitworth?
Whitworth is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.