Weybridge Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Weybridge's November 2023 crime statistics, accounting for 37.1% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.0 per 1,000—23% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000—suggests a lower incidence of violent crime compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 places Weybridge 28% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a figure that aligns with the area's character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Elmbridge. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings may have influenced patterns. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% above the UK average, possibly reflecting the area's road infrastructure or commuter activity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell below UK averages, indicating effective local management of these categories. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, however, suggests a need for targeted interventions in this area, particularly during high-traffic periods or events that draw larger crowds.

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in November, making up 37.1% of all reported incidents, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's 23% deficit compared to the UK highlights a marked contrast in violent crime trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime surged by 40% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the elevated attention this category receives. A notable shift occurred in criminal damage and arson, which saw a 133.3% increase from three to seven incidents—a sharp rise that could reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 33.3%, and anti-social behaviour fell by 18.2%, suggesting some success in managing disruptive incidents. For residents, the 33% rise in criminal damage and arson—now at seven incidents—offers a concrete data point to consider during the darker evenings of November.

Weybridge's crime rate in November 2023 rose by 3.6% from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000 to 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics show an average of three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur locally. When compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Weybridge's rate remains significantly lower, underscoring the area's overall safety profile. This monthly exposure rate—1 in 184 residents—provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, placing Weybridge well below the national average in terms of per capita crime. The population context further reinforces this, as 16,373 residents share a crime burden that is lighter than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community factors that contribute to lower incident rates.