Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Weybourne (Waverley)’s crime picture in May 2024, accounting for 35.3% of all reported crimes and driving the area’s overall crime rate to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This rate is 65.5% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s consistently low crime profile. The dominance of violent crime, with 12 incidents recorded, contrasts with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may play a role. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, each contributing 17.7% to the total, though both remain significantly below national averages. Seasonal context appears influential, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely intensified social interactions in public spaces, contributing to the surge in public order incidents. The low prevalence of property crimes—burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting all fell well below UK averages—aligns with Weybourne’s likely rural or semi-rural character, where lower population density and fewer commercial hubs may limit opportunities for such offences. These patterns suggest a crime profile shaped by both geographic factors and the rhythms of local life, with community-focused policing and environmental design likely playing a role in maintaining safety.

May 2024 saw a 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 75% drop in vehicle crime (from 8 to 2). This shift suggests a seasonal realignment in criminal activity, likely tied to May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 35.3% of total crimes.0 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Shoplifting and other theft offences fell by 66.7% and 50% respectively, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic during bank holidays. The area’s burglary rate, at 0.3 per 1,000, is 3% below the UK average, indicating that property crimes remain relatively rare. These figures highlight a crime profile shaped by both local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with public order issues emerging as a key concern in May.

Weybourne (Waverley) recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, a 30.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, where extended daylight hours and bank holidays may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in May, reflecting a low-frequency profile consistent with its population of 11,678. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 343 residents, illustrating a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the area’s safety relative to its size. The population context further reinforces that Weybourne’s crime profile is not just a product of low absolute numbers but also of its demographic composition, which may include a mix of residential and low-density commercial zones that limit crime hotspots.