West Kingsdown Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in West Kingsdown during August 2025 reveals a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences. With a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents—4.9% below the UK average—the area's profile is shaped by a disproportionate emphasis on violence and sexual offences, which account for 42.6% of all reported crimes. This category, at 3.3 per 1,000, is 15% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's proximity to high-traffic commuter routes and the social interactions that accompany them. Anti-social behaviour. from July, remains a persistent issue at 1.2 per 1,000, suggesting that community engagement initiatives may need reinforcement. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 105% above the UK average, likely due to the area's built-up character and reliance on motor vehicles for daily commutes. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may have influenced patterns, with empty homes increasing burglary risks. The relative absence of property crimes compared to the UK average (where property crimes typically dominate) indicates a unique local context, linked to the area's suburban nature and strong community policing efforts. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies that address both the violent crime surge and the persistent challenges in vehicle-related offences.

August 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences surging by 122.2% (from 9 to 20 incidents). This spike, which now constitutes 42.6% of all crimes, significantly outpaces the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a decline that may reflect the seasonal lull in public gatherings during the summer holidays. Vehicle crime, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 105% above the UK average, likely tied to the area's commuter infrastructure and high-traffic roads. A notable shift also occurred in lesser-reported categories: 'other crime' and 'drugs' both rose to 3 incidents each, a 100% increase from zero in July. These changes suggest evolving patterns that warrant closer attention from local authorities.

West Kingsdown's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 20.4% compared to July's 6.4 per 1,000, reaching 7.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 130 residents over the course of August. This monthly exposure rate contextualises the scale of incidents for residents, though it does not account for fluctuations in daily patterns. The population context is critical: with 6,087 residents, the area's crime statistics highlight the relative rarity of incidents compared to larger urban centres. While the overall rate remains 4.9% below the UK average, the upward trend suggests a need for ongoing monitoring of local factors that may influence crime dynamics.