Weymouth Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weymouth's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while lower than July's 10.9, still highlights a persistent challenge for the area. The breakdown of crime reveals a starkly uneven landscape: anti-social behaviour accounted for 34.1% of all reported incidents, a rate 119% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences followed closely at 30.4%, slightly exceeding the national average by 1%. These patterns align with Weymouth's character as a coastal resort town, where high foot traffic and seasonal tourism may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and a rise in empty homes—likely amplifies burglary risks, though the 48% gap between local and UK burglary rates suggests other factors at play. Meanwhile, property crime as a whole (128 incidents) accounted for 25.2% of total crimes, while violent crime (154 incidents) made up 30.3%, indicating a balance between property and personal safety concerns. Bicycle theft, though relatively low in absolute terms, rose sharply to 186% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's cycling infrastructure and the transient nature of holiday visitors. This combination of local demographics, seasonal fluctuations, and geographic factors shapes the crime profile in ways that require tailored approaches to policing and community engagement.

August saw a 166.7% rise in bicycle theft, with incidents jumping from 3 to 8. This spike, though small in absolute terms, is striking when compared to the UK average, where bicycle theft is 186% below the local rate. Burglary also increased by 110%, rising from 10 to 21 incidents, a trend consistent with August's seasonal context of increased tourism and empty homes. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 23.8%, dropping from 227 to 173 cases—a shift that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community activity. Other crime categories like drugs and vehicle crime fell below the UK average, suggesting a mixed picture where some areas of the crime profile align with national trends while others diverge sharply.

Weymouth's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 12.9% compared to July, declining from 10.9 to 9.5 per 1,000 residents. This reduction contrasts with the 17.3% gap above the UK average, which remains a persistent challenge for the area. Daily crime statistics show 16 reported incidents per day, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still reflects a consistent presence of crime in local life. Over the course of August, one crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the tangible impact of crime on the community. This rate, though lower than July, remains 17.3% above the UK average, underscoring the need for ongoing vigilance and targeted policing. The population context—53,632 residents—means each individual faces a 0.095% chance of being directly involved in a crime this month, a statistic that, while small, is significant when scaled across the entire area.