Rossmore vs Whitby

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Rossmore Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Whitby Cheshire Constabulary

      Rossmore vs Whitby Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Rossmore
      Cheshire Constabulary
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.3% trend
      20.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Whitby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      926 crimes / 12m
      ↑86.3% trend
      35.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rossmore
      B Whitby
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      719
      926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      717
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.3%
      ↑86.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rossmore
      B Whitby
      Violent Crime
      361 ↑0%
      370 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      50 ↓24%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      37 ↑3%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓32%
      31 ↑288%
      Burglary
      21 ↓16%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↑0%
      42 ↑68%
      Drugs
      54 ↑46%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      87 ↑55%
      98 ↑88%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓45%
      175 ↑197%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓27%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rossmore is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rossmore safer than Whitby?

      Rossmore has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 719 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 926 crimes. Rossmore scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rossmore vs Whitby?

      Rossmore shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +86.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rossmore and Whitby?

      In Rossmore, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (361 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (370 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rossmore and Whitby?

      Rossmore recorded 50 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 72. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Rossmore vs Whitby?

      Violent crime in Rossmore totalled 361 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 370 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rossmore and Whitby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rossmore recorded 717 crimes (now 719, a change of +0.3%). Whitby recorded 497 crimes previously (now 926, +86.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rossmore and Whitby?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Rossmore has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Whitby has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rossmore and Whitby?

      Rossmore falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Whitby is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Rossmore and Whitby?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Rossmore or Whitby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rossmore and Whitby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.