Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a community of 11,678 residents, 31 crimes were reported in November 2024, translating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 people. This figure is 64.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (8 cases, 25.8% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 19.4%) and other theft (5 cases, 16.1%). These rates align with Weybourne’s character as a relatively low-density built-up area within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. Seasonal factors in November, including darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night, could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the data shows a marked decline in violent crime compared to previous months, which may reflect seasonal changes in social activity or the impact of local initiatives. The overall crime rate remains significantly below UK averages, suggesting that Weybourne’s socio-economic and geographic context—including lower population density and fewer high-traffic commercial zones—plays a role in maintaining this lower level of crime.

November 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft increased by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases), while shoplifting rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), indicating a possible spike in opportunistic crimes linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 55.6% (from 18 to 8 cases), and anti-social behaviour fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 cases), which may be attributed to seasonal changes in community behavior or the timing of local events. Weybourne’s rate for violence and sexual offences (0.7 per 1,000) is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a disparity that could reflect the area’s lower population density and reduced exposure to high-risk environments. The drop in anti-social behaviour, now at 0.4 per 1,000 (64% below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000), may also be linked to the impact of Bonfire Night, which could have drawn community attention to public spaces, deterring such incidents. These shifts underscore the combination of local context and seasonal dynamics in shaping crime patterns.

Compared to the previous month, November 2024 saw a 31.2% decline in the overall crime rate, falling from 3.9 per 1,000 to 2.7 per 1,000. This reduction translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 377 residents over the course of the month—a figure that, while low, highlights the relative exposure of individuals to crime in this area. On a daily basis, the 31 crimes reported in November equate to approximately one crime per day, a rate that is exceptionally low when compared to national averages. With a population of 11,678, this means that each resident has a 1-in-377 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime in a given month. Such figures place Weybourne (Waverley) firmly within the lower end of the UK crime spectrum, a position that may be reinforced by the area’s smaller size, limited commercial activity, and strong community networks. While the monthly exposure metric is a useful indicator for residents, it does not account for unreported crimes or variations in policing effectiveness, which could further influence the perceived safety of the area.