Weymouth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a significant decline in Weymouth's crime rate, falling to 6.9 per 1,000 residents—a 5.5% reduction below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns in coastal communities, where heightened police activity during events like Bonfire Night and the early stages of Black Friday shopping may have contributed to reduced incidents. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and shoplifting (10.0%). These figures may reflect the area's dual role as a tourist destination and a commuter hub, where transient populations and seasonal events can influence crime dynamics. The spike in violent crimes, while still lower than the UK average, suggests that factors such as increased foot traffic and the clustering of events in the town centre may have created conditions conducive to such offences. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.0 per 1,000) contrast with the UK averages, indicating that Weymouth's urban layout and community policing efforts may be effective in deterring property-related crimes. The season's dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night likely amplified concerns around public safety, though the overall decline in crime suggests that local measures have had a tangible impact.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in three categories: other crime (200% rise), possession of weapons (100% rise), and robbery (100% rise), though these remain relatively low in absolute terms. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 77.8% compared to October, likely reflecting reduced foot traffic during the month's darker evenings. The area's violent crime rate (2.9 per 1,000) is 13% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the 12.9% overall decline in the month's crime rate. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.7 per 1,000, is 60% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could stem from the town's coastal tourism infrastructure and associated seasonal pressures. Residents may find the 63% drop in drug-related crimes (from 9 to 6) particularly noteworthy, suggesting potential local interventions or shifting patterns.

Weymouth's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 12.9% compared to October's 7.9 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns in coastal towns, where increased police presence during holiday periods may contribute to lower reported crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 12 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 145 residents, a ratio that reflects the area's population size and relative safety compared to national averages. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, certain crime types—such as violence and anti-social behaviour—remain high, suggesting that local factors such as tourism and seasonal events may still influence specific categories of crime.