Weybridge Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weybridge's October 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places the area 23.5% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting its character as a commuter-oriented built-up area within Elmbridge. The crime profile shows a clear split between property and violent crime: violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 23.5% of total) remain the most common category, followed by public order (14) and anti-social behaviour (12). This pattern aligns with Weybridge's status as a suburban hub with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public order issues often arise from high street activity and community events. Seasonal factors in October — including the clocks going back and Halloween — likely contribute to the 13.7% share of public order offences, which may involve disturbances linked to seasonal gatherings. However, the area's low violent crime rate compared to the UK average (2.7 per 1,000, 44% below) suggests effective policing and community engagement in preventing serious incidents. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (46% below UK) and criminal damage (32% below) further reinforce the area's generally orderly environment, though the 112% surge in burglary above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) indicates vulnerabilities in property security that may require targeted interventions.

Burglary in Weybridge saw a staggering 450% increase from 2 to 11 incidents in October 2024, the most dramatic month-on-month swing recorded. This surge, coupled with a 400% rise in shoplifting and 250% jump in vehicle crime, indicates a shift in criminal activity that contrasts sharply with the 36.8% decline in violence and sexual offences. The latter drop, from 38 to 24 cases, may partly reflect seasonal factors — darker evenings and Halloween potentially reducing opportunities for daytime assaults. Public order offences, however, bucked the trend, rising 61% above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly could be linked to increased foot traffic during October events. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell 7.7% month-on-month, suggesting some success in local initiatives targeting nuisance activity. For residents, the burglary spike underscores the need for heightened vigilance in property security, particularly in areas with high retail or residential turnover.

Weybridge's crime rate in October 2024 rose 18.7% from 5.3 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in a year. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly three crimes reported each day — a figure that, while modest, reflects persistent activity in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 161 residents, a ratio that places Weybridge well below the UK average for comparable areas. This monthly exposure metric highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in a community that, despite its proximity to London, maintains a quieter profile compared to larger urban centres. The population context is critical: with 16,373 residents, the absolute number of crimes (102) remains small, reinforcing the area's overall safety. However, the upward trend in certain categories, such as burglary, suggests localized pressures that warrant closer examination of local factors.