Stockton Heath vs Whitby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Stockton Heath Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Whitby Cheshire Constabulary

      Stockton Heath vs Whitby Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Stockton Heath
      Cheshire Constabulary
      383 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.3% trend
      23.1% 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 Stockton Heath
      B Whitby
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      383
      926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      236
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑62.3%
      ↑86.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stockton Heath
      B Whitby
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑67%
      370 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      30 ↑173%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑29%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑100%
      31 ↑288%
      Burglary
      14 ↑40%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑12%
      42 ↑68%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      98 ↑88%
      Robbery
      5
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑100%
      175 ↑197%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑180%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Stockton Heath is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stockton Heath safer than Whitby?

      Stockton Heath has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 383 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 926 crimes. Stockton Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stockton Heath vs Whitby?

      Stockton Heath shows a year-on-year crime trend of +62.3% — 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 Stockton Heath and Whitby?

      In Stockton Heath, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Stockton Heath and Whitby?

      Stockton Heath recorded 30 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 Stockton Heath vs Whitby?

      Violent crime in Stockton Heath totalled 177 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 Stockton Heath and Whitby in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stockton Heath recorded 236 crimes (now 383, a change of +62.3%). Whitby recorded 497 crimes previously (now 926, +86.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stockton Heath 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. Stockton Heath has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Whitby has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stockton Heath and Whitby?

      Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath 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 Stockton Heath or Whitby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Stockton Heath 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.