Weymouth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weymouth's crime rate in June 2025 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.4% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The area's crime profile reflects a complex mix of local and national trends, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.3% of all reported crimes. This was followed closely by violence and sexual offences (31.8%), highlighting a persistent focus on community safety challenges in Weymouth. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer tourist season—likely contributes to patterns seen in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which often peak during periods of increased foot traffic and social activity. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to the UK, the breakdown reveals a distinct local character: anti-social behaviour in Weymouth is 97% above the UK average, suggesting unique social dynamics or environmental factors that amplify such incidents. This could be linked to the town's coastal location, where transient populations and high visitor numbers may strain community cohesion. Conversely, vehicle crime in Weymouth is 73% below the UK average, a statistic consistent with the relatively low density of commuter parking areas in the built-up town centre. The data also shows a notable shift in the crime mix compared to previous months, with property crimes making up 26% of the total (compared to 31.8% for violent crimes), a balance that may reflect the seasonal focus on tourism-related activity over residential concerns. As the summer season progresses, the interplay between local demographics, tourism patterns, and law enforcement strategies will likely shape future crime trends in the area.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences experiencing a 275% increase compared to the previous month, rising from 4 to 15 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to seasonal shifts in substance use patterns or increased availability during the summer months. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 83.3%, falling from 6 to 1, a decrease that could be attributed to improved security measures in local cycling infrastructure or a shift in criminal activity focus. Other theft also rose sharply, increasing by 114.3% (14 to 30), a trend that may reflect heightened retail activity during the early tourist season. Anti-social behaviour remains high in Weymouth, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000—nearly double the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the need for targeted interventions in public spaces, particularly during peak tourist hours. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in the area remains well below the UK average, with a rate of 0.1 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 0.4 per 1,000. This could be explained by Weymouth's compact built-up area, which limits opportunities for vehicle-related offences compared to larger urban centres. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 275% surge in drugs-related offences, which may indicate a need for increased community awareness and prevention efforts during the summer months.

Weymouth's crime rate in June 2025 (8.7 per 1,000) marked a 5.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.2 per 1,000, suggesting a slight downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in the built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 53,632 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 115 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of crime within the community. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns, but it offers a useful benchmark for residents assessing their personal risk. Compared to the UK average, Weymouth's overall rate remains elevated, though the month-on-month decline indicates some progress in addressing local crime challenges. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's crime rate is above the national average, the absolute number of incidents per resident is not excessively high, suggesting that local law enforcement efforts may be having a measurable impact. This comparative context is crucial for residents and policymakers, as it highlights both the areas where Weymouth deviates from national norms and the potential for further improvements through targeted interventions.