Weybridge Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Weybridge during November 2024, accounting for 33.7% of all reported incidents and maintaining a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents—22% below the UK average. This category, which includes assault, harassment, and other personal crimes, remains the most significant contributor to the area’s overall crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000, a figure 23.7% lower than the national average of 7.6 per 1,000. The presence of a major commuter hub and proximity to London’s outer suburbs likely influence this pattern, as such areas often see higher rates of interpersonal conflict and targeted violence. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, also fell below the UK average, with 0.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 1.1 per 1,000. This may be linked to the area’s residential character, where community cohesion and local policing efforts could mitigate disruptive incidents. Seasonal factors, including the timing of Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, may have amplified concerns about public safety. The contrast between property crimes and violent crimes is stark: while property-related offences such as burglary and shoplifting declined, the persistence of violence-related incidents highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk environments. The month’s data also reveals an unusual spike in bicycle theft, though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. These trends, when considered alongside the area’s demographic and geographic context, suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader regional influences.

November 2024 saw a stark 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased cycling during darker evenings or the timing of Bonfire Night. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 70%, declining from 10 to 3 cases—a drop that could be attributed to heightened security measures during Black Friday or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 33.7% of all crimes, a rate 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, with a 19% deficit compared to the UK average, linked to the area’s quieter, more residential character. Meanwhile, burglary and public order offences showed contrasting trends: burglary dropped by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), while public order incidents rose by 35.7% (from 14 to 9), indicating a shift in the nature of reported crimes during the month.

Weybridge’s crime rate in November 2024 dropped to 5.8 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the built-up area, where seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced foot traffic may have contributed to lower reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reflecting Weybridge’s position as a relatively low-crime area within a commuter belt. The population context further highlights that the 95 reported crimes were distributed across a community of 16,373 residents, a density that may influence the visibility and reporting of incidents compared to more densely populated urban centres.