Weymouth Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weymouth's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crime, with violent offences accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents compared to 10.0% for shoplifting. This dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically constitute a larger share of the total. The overall crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents places Weymouth 13% above the UK average of 7.7, a discrepancy that may reflect the town's character as a coastal resort with a mix of tourist activity and permanent residents. Violence and sexual offences (176 cases) remain the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (124 cases), which is 73% above the UK average for this category. This pattern could be influenced by the Easter holiday period, which brought increased foot traffic to the town centre and surrounding areas. Seasonal factors such as spring weather and the start of the tourist season may have contributed to higher levels of anti-social behaviour and violent incidents, particularly in high-traffic zones like the harbour area. The data also highlights a notable absence of vehicle crime compared to the UK average, suggesting that local parking arrangements or enforcement strategies may be mitigating this type of offence. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas where nightlife or public spaces are frequently used during the Easter period.

April 2025 saw a dramatic 220% increase in vehicle crime, rising from five to 16 incidents, a shift that may reflect changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle-related activity during the Easter period. This spike contrasts with a 70% decrease in burglary, which fell from 10 to three cases, potentially indicating seasonal variations in residential security or reduced opportunities for opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour remains a significant concern, with 124 cases reported—73% above the UK average—likely tied to the influx of tourists and the town's coastal character, where public spaces are heavily used. Violence and sexual offences, at 176 cases, continue to dominate the crime profile, with a 26% gap above the UK average for this category. This could be partly explained by the town's mix of permanent residents and transient visitors, which may heighten tensions in shared spaces. Meanwhile, vehicle crime's sharp rise may reflect increased car-related activity in the town's commercial areas, though this category remains 21% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the continued prevalence of violence and sexual offences, which now account for nearly 40% of all crimes reported in April. The town's local policing strategy may need to address these trends with targeted patrols in high-risk areas during peak tourist hours.

Weymouth's crime rate in April 2025 (8.7 per 1,000) was 1.4% higher than the previous month's rate of 8.6, indicating a stable trend with minimal month-on-month fluctuation. On a daily basis, the town experienced approximately 16 crimes per day in April, a figure that provides a concrete sense of local crime frequency for residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 115 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that, while slightly higher than the UK average, remains within a range that could be managed through community engagement and local policing. This exposure rate is particularly significant for families and individuals living in Weymouth, as it illustrates the likelihood of encountering crime in a typical month. The stability in the overall rate suggests that recent initiatives—such as increased patrols during the Easter period or community awareness campaigns—may have had a moderating effect on crime trends. However, the sharp rise in vehicle crime and the continued dominance of violent offences highlight areas where further action may be required. The daily crime count and population-scaled perspective offer residents a practical framework for understanding their risk profile, while the slight increase in the overall rate underscores the need for sustained efforts to address the most pressing crime categories.