Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weybourne (Waverley) continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly lower than the UK average, with a February 2024 crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.7% below the national figure of 7.1. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences (0.5 per 1,000, 80% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000, 77% below the UK average). The crime mix in February was dominated by property-related offences, which accounted for 54.3% of all reported crimes, with other theft and burglary making up the largest share. This pattern aligns with the area’s characteristics as a rural and semi-rural built-up area within Waverley, where property crimes are more common due to factors such as lower population density and reduced foot traffic in residential zones. Seasonal context also plays a role, with February’s low outdoor activity likely contributing to the overall decline in crime, except for the notable spikes in burglary and public order offences. The area’s violent crime rate remains exceptionally low, with only 6 incidents reported—0.5 per 1,000 residents—highlighting a consistent trend of reduced aggression and public disorder compared to the UK average. This data suggests that Weybourne (Waverley) is a relatively safe area, with crime rates that are consistently below the national average across most categories. However, the increase in burglary and public order offences raises questions about local factors that may be influencing these trends, such as changes in community engagement or unseasonal weather patterns.

February 2024 saw marked shifts in crime patterns, with burglary incidents surging by 300% compared to January, rising from one to four cases. This increase, coupled with a 150% rise in public order offences (from two to five), suggests a potential uptick in local tensions or disruptions. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 93.8%, with only one incident reported compared to 16 in January, a drop consistent with reduced outdoor activity during winter months. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 64.7%, from 17 to six cases.5 per 1,000 remains 80% below the UK average. The area’s criminal damage and arson rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 26% below the UK average, reflecting a broader trend of property-related crimes being significantly lower than national levels. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with public order and burglary emerging as areas requiring further scrutiny.

Weybourne (Waverley)’s crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2024 is 57.7% below the UK average of 7.1, underscoring a marked divergence from national trends. This disparity is most pronounced in violent crime, where the area’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000 is 80% below the UK average of 2.5. Daily crime activity in the area averaged one incident every 29 days, a figure that translates to one crime reported for every 334 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a much lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, with the most significant reductions observed in violent crimes and vehicle-related incidents. The area’s crime profile highlights a sustained period of relative safety, though the sharp increase in burglary and public order offences suggests a need for further analysis of local dynamics. These figures align with broader patterns seen in rural and semi-rural areas, where community cohesion and lower population density often contribute to lower crime rates.