Weybridge Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Weybridge's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8. This figure reflects a mixed picture: while overall crime remains lower than national levels, the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all reported crimes, a share that is 32% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This may be consistent with Weybridge's character as a commuter town near London, where violent crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 12.4% of incidents, though it remained 35% below the UK average. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — likely contributes to the lower rates of shoplifting and other property crimes. However, the area's lower population density and proximity to London may also explain the relatively low levels of burglary and vehicle crime, which are 29% and 46% below UK averages respectively. The balance of crime types suggests a focus on interpersonal offences rather than property-related crimes, a trend that contrasts with some major cities where theft and burglary dominate. This profile aligns with Weybridge's likely role as a suburban community with strong residential security and limited commercial activity compared to central London.

Public order offences surged by 350% in January 2026, jumping from 2 to 9 cases. This increase, though stark, remains 43% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The spike may partly explain the overall rise in crime rates compared to December. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 12 to 6 cases), aligning with seasonal trends as post-holiday retail activity wanes. Drug-related offences also saw a 300% increase, rising from 1 to 4 cases — a figure that, while still 29% below the UK average, warrants attention. Conversely, other thefts dropped by 33.3%, reflecting a 57% gap below the UK average. These shifts suggest a combination of local rhythms and broader national patterns. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the 350% rise in public order offences, which may indicate increased indoor gatherings or heightened police visibility during colder months.

Weybridge's crime rate in January 2026 rose 35.2% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.7 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, remains 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8. Locally, this translates to an average of 3 crimes reported per day over the month — a figure that may help residents contextualise the frequency of incidents. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low density of crime in this area. When scaled to the population of 16,373, this suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime. However, the shift from December to January may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period and the potential for indoor gatherings to influence public order offences. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Weybridge's crime profile, while higher than December, remains safer than the UK average when considering both absolute and proportional metrics.