Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weybourne (Waverley)'s crime rate in April 2025 remained at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued pattern of low crime aligns with the area's character as a built-up district within Waverley, where urban density is tempered by community-focused policing and limited industrial activity. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total), criminal damage and arson (12.8%), and anti-social behaviour (10.3%)—reflect the influence of local dynamics, such as the proximity to residential areas and seasonal factors. April's Easter period and spring weather, which typically increase outdoor activity, may have contributed to a slight uptick in property-related offences. Violent crimes, which constitute a significant portion of the total, may be influenced by transient populations or local events. monthly decline suggests temporary factors, such as holiday-related reductions in public interactions. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce the area's safety profile, consistent with its character as a relatively low-risk built-up area. Seasonal context, such as the transition from winter to spring, may also explain fluctuations in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 33.3% compared to March, though this remains well below UK levels.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2025 was a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two to five incidents. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, marks a stark shift in the crime profile for the area. Simultaneously, violence and sexual offences fell by 41.7%, declining from 24 to 14 cases—a drop that may reflect seasonal patterns, with Easter holidays potentially reducing opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 33.3%, from six to four incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. 'other crime'—a category that includes less common offences—rose by 100% to four incidents, a figure that is 76% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This anomaly highlights the need for closer examination of underreported or niche categories, which can have outsized impacts on local perceptions of safety despite their small numbers.

April 2025 saw a slight decrease in Weybourne (Waverley)'s crime rate, falling from 3.4 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents—a 2.6% reduction. This continues a trend of relatively stable crime levels in the area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects the low overall crime rate compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one reported crime for every 299 residents over the course of April, illustrating the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. The population context further highlights how the 3.3 per 1,000 rate, while modest, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This contrast underscores Weybourne's status as a safer locale, though the small number of incidents means even minor shifts in crime type or frequency can appear substantial when viewed in isolation.