Weybridge Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weybridge's overall crime rate in February 2024 remained significantly below the UK average, at 4.6 per 1,000 residents — 35.2% lower than the national figure of 7.1. This continued trend positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, though the breakdown of offences reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.7% of all crimes, with 35 incidents reported, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 that is 16% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, emerged as a notable concern, rising to 15 cases (20.0% of total) — a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 that is 84% above the UK average. This disparity may be attributed to Weybridge's character as a commuter-oriented town with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where public interactions are frequent. Anti-social behaviour, at 6 cases (8.0% of total), remained well below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. The seasonal context of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in public order offences suggests localized factors may be at play. The area's relatively low property crime rate — 17 incidents (22.7% of total) — further underscores its safety profile, with burglary and criminal damage both below or matching UK averages.

February saw a marked 200% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for the category, which stands at 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, shoplifting cases doubled from 0 to 3, a 100% increase that still places Weybridge 63% below the national average. Public order offences, however, surged by 87.5% to 15, far exceeding the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 by 84%. This anomaly may reflect increased foot traffic in local retail areas during pre-spring events. Meanwhile, burglary rates fell by 54.5% to 5, continuing a downward trend that has seen the category match the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Other theft also dropped by 75%, from 8 to 2, a reduction that may be linked to seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts in high-risk areas.

Weybridge's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, an 18.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal trends typical of winter months, when outdoor activity and public gatherings are lower, potentially reducing opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 29-day period, reflecting a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 218 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the local community. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that Weybridge's policing strategies and community engagement efforts may be contributing to sustained reductions in crime, particularly in property-related offences.