Weybridge Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 16,373, Weybridge recorded 77 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 44% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28 incidents, 36.4% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 14.3%) and vehicle crime (7 incidents, 9.1%). These patterns align with Weybridge’s character as a largely suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of May, marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may contribute to the higher proportion of violence and sexual offences. Several categories—anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and criminal damage—showed rates significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in these areas. The relatively low levels of property crime (27 incidents, 35%) compared to violent crime may reflect the area’s demographic balance between permanent residents and transient populations, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

The crime rate in May 2024 rose by 11.6% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, driven by a 200% increase in burglary cases (from 2 to 6 incidents) and a 300% jump in 'other crime' (from 1 to 4 incidents). This shift highlights a growing concern in property-related offences, with burglary rates now 29% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 26.7% (from 15 to 11), potentially reflecting the impact of targeted enforcement efforts or seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.4% of total crimes, remained 40% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a persistent local advantage in reducing serious violence. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person (from 0 to 1 incident) particularly noteworthy, as it signals a rare but concerning trend in personal safety risks. These fluctuations underscore the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns, particularly in burglary and 'other crime' categories, which saw the most dramatic changes.

The crime rate in Weybridge rose from 4.2 per 1,000 in April 2024 to 4.7 per 1,000 in May, an 11.6% increase. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 2 crimes per day—a rate that remains exceptionally low by UK standards. On a monthly basis, 1 reported crime occurred for every 213 residents, a figure that highlights the area’s safety relative to the UK average. With a population of 16,373, the 77 crimes recorded in May represent a crime rate that is 44% below the national average, a distinction that places Weybridge among the safer built-up areas in the UK. However, the increase in burglary and 'other crime' categories raises questions about whether specific vulnerabilities—such as unoccupied properties during the day or gaps in community policing—have emerged. The contrast between Weybridge’s low rates of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 further illustrates the area’s relative success in safeguarding residents from petty crime. These comparisons reinforce the importance of maintaining current strategies while addressing the recent upticks in property-related offences.