Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Weybourne (Waverley) recorded a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, placing it 57.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national profile is most pronounced in the category of violence and sexual offences, which stood at 1.1 per 1,000—61% below the UK average. The area’s crime profile is dominated by property-related offences, with anti-social behaviour (19.1% of total crimes) and violence (31.0%) forming the twin pillars of reported incidents. This mix reflects the characteristics of a built-up area within Waverley, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors in July—such as peak tourism, festivals, and school holidays—likely influence patterns, with anti-social behaviour decreasing amid reduced foot traffic and increased community engagement. However, the sharp rise in other thefts (from 1 to 5) suggests that transient opportunities during summer events may create vulnerabilities for property crimes. While the overall rate remains well below UK averages, the balance between violent and property crime highlights the need for targeted strategies to address emerging risks without compromising the area’s generally safe environment.

July 2024 witnessed a 400.0% increase in other thefts, rising from 1 to 5 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 60.0% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 20 to 8. This shift suggests a possible reallocation of criminal activity towards property-related offences during peak summer months, when festivals and outdoor events may create opportunities for opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (31.0% of total crimes), remained 61% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s consistently lower rates of violent crime. Meanwhile, drugs-related offences doubled from zero to one, a marginal increase that may reflect seasonal variations in substance use or enforcement patterns. Vehicle crime also decreased by 25.0%, linked to reduced traffic or altered parking habits during school holidays. These fluctuations, while notable, do not indicate a systemic shift but rather a dynamic interplay between local conditions and national trends.

July 2024 saw a 31.0% decrease in Weybourne’s (Waverley) crime rate compared to June, falling from 5.2 to 3.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the broader UK trend of seasonal crime fluctuations, though Weybourne’s rate remains significantly lower than the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month—a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 11,678. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 278 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. This translates to a 1-in-278 chance of being directly affected by crime, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to both the UK average and its own historical patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights how even small numbers of incidents can feel impactful in a close-knit community, though the overall rate remains well below levels seen in larger urban centres.