North Wales Police

Is Whitegate Safe?

Crime statistics for Whitegate. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 2,710 crimes
2 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,710 Crimes (last 36 months)
30.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑263.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 2,710 total crimes recorded in Whitegate

Violent Crime
1,095 40.4%
Anti-Social Behaviour
541 20%
Criminal Damage & Arson
278 10.3%
Shoplifting
191 7%
Public Order
168 6.2%
Other Theft
122 4.5%
Burglary
81 3%
Drugs
73 2.7%
Other Crime
56 2.1%
Vehicle Crime
50 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
24 0.9%
Bicycle Theft
16 0.6%
Robbery
12 0.4%
Theft from Person
3 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Whitegate — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whitegate safe?

Whitegate has a CrimeRadar safety score of 2/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,736 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 263.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Whitegate are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Whitegate in the last 12 months?

1,736 crimes were recorded in Whitegate in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 263.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (477 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,095 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Whitegate?

The most common crime in Whitegate is Violent Crime, with 1,095 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 63.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Whitegate increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Whitegate is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 263.9% — from 477 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,736 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Whitegate?

Whitegate has a safety score of 2 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Whitegate compare to the North Wales Police average?

Whitegate has a safety score of 2/100, while the North Wales Police force area average is 57/100. Whitegate is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Whitegate?

30.3% of crimes recorded in Whitegate resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by North Wales Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Whitegate?

1,095 violent crimes were recorded in Whitegate in the last 12 months — representing 63.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 541 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Whitegate last updated?

The crime data for Whitegate was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Whitegate with other areas?

You can compare Whitegate with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.