Weybridge Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weybridge's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This continued performance below the national benchmark underscores the area's relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.6% of all crimes, with 44 incidents reported—2.7 per 1,000 residents. This category's rate was 15% above the UK average, suggesting that local factors, such as the area's proximity to commuter routes or seasonal patterns, may influence violent crime trends. Burglary, at 10 incidents (0.6 per 1,000), was 122% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall rate. The presence of this crime type may reflect specific vulnerabilities in residential areas, though the low overall crime rate indicates that such incidents remain relatively rare. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the mix of crime types observed, with property crimes rising due to colder weather and reduced visibility. However, the absence of major spikes in other categories, such as shoplifting or vehicle crime, suggests that the area's crime profile remains stable despite the month-on-month increase. This stability, combined with the continued gap from the UK average, reinforces the idea that Weybridge's built-up area within Elmbridge maintains a safer environment than many comparable locations, though targeted efforts may still be required to address specific vulnerabilities like burglary and violent crime.

February 2025 saw a significant increase in burglary, rising from three to ten incidents—a 233.3% surge—suggesting heightened vulnerability in residential areas during the winter months. Possession of weapons also spiked by 200%, with three reported cases, a figure that may reflect seasonal fluctuations in criminal activity or localized factors. Conversely, vehicle crime and drug-related offences both decreased, with vehicle crime dropping by 57.1% and drugs falling by 71.4%. These declines align with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity, potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 50.6% of all crimes, but this rate was 15% above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in this area. Burglary, though rising sharply, was 122% above the UK average, highlighting a localised challenge not seen nationally.

Weybridge's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 22.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.3 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, still places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in February, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 188 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While the rise from January to February may appear concerning, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, indicating that Weybridge continues to be a safer area than many parts of the country. This population-scaled perspective highlights that the absolute number of crimes, while higher than the previous month, is proportionally modest given the area's size and demographic profile.