Weybridge Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

October 2023 marked a significant shift in Weybridge's crime profile, with violence and sexual offences surging by 33.3% compared to September. This category, accounting for 37.2% of all crimes, rose from 24 to 32 incidents, pushing the overall crime rate to 5.3 per 1,000 residents — 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0. The seasonal context of October, with darker evenings and Halloween, likely contributes to this uptick in violent crime, as illuminated streets and community events may inadvertently create conditions for such incidents. While property crimes remained relatively stable at 28 (32.6% of total), the breakdown reveals a striking contrast: anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and public order offences (12 incidents) together accounted for 26.8% of all crimes, reflecting patterns often seen in suburban areas with mixed-use developments. Burglary (5 incidents) and other theft (7 incidents) remained below UK averages, consistent with Weybridge's character as a largely residential built-up area with limited commercial density. The data also highlights a 100% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average, possibly linked to the area's commuter demographics and cycling infrastructure. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, may have influenced the balance between violent and property crimes. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a nuanced picture where violent crime spikes coexist with consistently low rates in categories like burglary and anti-social behaviour.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in violence and sexual offences, which surged by 33.3% (24 to 32 incidents). This category now dominates the crime mix at 37.2% of total crimes, a significant shift from September's 28.6%. Concurrently, drugs-related offences doubled from 0 to 2 incidents, marking a 100% increase — a rare upward trend in a month otherwise characterised by declines. Vehicle crime rose by 14.3% (7 to 8), potentially linked to increased weekend activity or seasonal travel patterns. On the decline side, anti-social behaviour fell by 26.7% (15 to 11), and shoplifting dropped by 50% (2 to 1), suggesting possible effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal factors. The area's performance against UK averages reveals striking contrasts: public order offences are 19% above the UK rate (0.6 vs 0.7 per 1,000), while bicycle theft is 100% above (0.1 vs 0.2 per 1,000). These figures may reflect Weybridge's proximity to commuter routes and its role as a hub for cycling infrastructure. For residents, the 33.8% gap between Weybridge's rate (5.3) and the UK average (8.0) provides context for local safety perceptions, though the spike in violent crime underscores the need for targeted measures in high-traffic areas.

Weybridge's crime rate in October 2023 (5.3 per 1,000) marked a 5.6% decline from September's 5.6, reflecting a slight overall trend toward lower crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 86 incidents. When scaled to the population of 16,373, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 190 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than many urban areas, highlights the significance of individual incidents in a relatively small community. This comparison to the UK average (8.0 per 1,000) reinforces Weybridge's position as a safer area. gap must be interpreted with care: it reflects both the area's lower population density and its character as a commuter-oriented built-up area with limited nightlife. The daily crime count, while modest, remains a tangible metric for residents, illustrating that even low overall rates can have a noticeable impact in close-knit communities. The 5.6% monthly decrease contrasts with the 33.3% increase in violent crime, underscoring the complexity of crime trends and the need to consider multiple factors when assessing safety. For context, the UK average includes areas with significantly higher crime rates, particularly in densely populated urban centres, which helps explain the disparity in absolute terms.