Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Weybourne (Waverley), the crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk that is markedly lower than the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Waverley, which likely features a mix of residential and rural characteristics, continues to demonstrate a crime profile that is 53.8% below national benchmarks. The most common category of crime reported in October was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 53.5% of all incidents—though this rate remains 26% below the UK average for the same category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, each contributing 11.6% of the total, with both categories showing substantial deficits compared to national averages. The seasonal context of October—marked by the clocks going back, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced patterns, particularly in violent crimes, which often see fluctuations during periods of reduced visibility. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violent crimes over property-related offences suggests a different dynamic at play compared to more urban centres, where theft and burglary might dominate. This contrast highlights how local demographics, geography, and seasonal rhythms shape the crime experience in a semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to the comparatively low levels of property crime.

October 2023 marked a sharp 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to three incidents, a stark contrast to the 85.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from seven to one. This shift underscores a potential reallocation of criminal activity toward property-related offences, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 53.5% of all incidents, yet they still fell 26% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also showed significant declines, with the former 69% below the UK average. The 43% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK average highlights an anomaly worth noting, though its nature remains unspecified in the data. These fluctuations demonstrate how local crime patterns can diverge from national trends, even within a low-crime area.

Weybourne (Waverley) saw a 21.9% drop in its crime rate from 4.7 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 compared to September, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate in tangible terms. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 272 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. This monthly aggregate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the UK average, particularly when considering the 53.8% deficit in the overall crime rate. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area’s crime statistics are well below national benchmarks, offering reassurance to residents about their personal safety in a community where crime remains infrequent.