Weymouth Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weymouth's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.9% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Dorset, where crime patterns are shaped by its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.6% of all reported incidents — a rate of 3.1 per 1,000, 20% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 23.2% of the total, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 — 71% higher than the national average. These figures may be influenced by the area's mix of residential and tourist populations, as well as the impact of events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, which often see increased foot traffic in high streets and public spaces. Shoplifting remained a consistent issue, with 38 incidents recorded — a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, just 1% above the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by darker evenings and the start of the holiday season, likely contributes to the persistence of certain crime types. While the overall rate is higher than the UK average, specific categories such as criminal damage and arson recorded rates significantly below the national benchmark, with 0.5 per 1,000 — 12% lower than the UK figure. This suggests that while some aspects of Weymouth's crime profile align with national trends, others reflect the unique characteristics of a coastal town with a distinct social and economic makeup.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Weymouth, with burglary rates surging by 140% compared to October, jumping from five to twelve incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to seasonal factors such as the onset of darker evenings, which can limit visibility in residential areas. Robbery rates also rose by 66.7%, with incidents climbing from three to five, a trend that may reflect heightened activity during Black Friday shopping periods. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 11.3%, dropping from 115 to 102 incidents, influenced by local initiatives or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The area's violent crime rate remains significantly above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 3.1 per 1,000 — 20% higher than the national figure. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and burglary both recorded substantial declines compared to UK averages, with vehicle crime at 0.2 per 1,000, 55% below the national rate. These variations highlight the combination of local and national trends in Weymouth's crime profile.

Weymouth's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 4.1% compared to October, marking a slight but measurable decline. The previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents dropped to 8.2, reflecting a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 122 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains consistent with Weymouth's demographic profile as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist populations. This figure does not account for variations in population density across different parts of the area, but it provides a general sense of the scale of crime relative to the local community. The decline in overall crime rate contrasts with the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000 in November, though Weymouth still records a higher rate than the national benchmark.