Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Weybourne (Waverley) maintains a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a figure that is 65.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national picture underscores the area’s unique characteristics as a built-up district within a predominantly rural region. The crime profile reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes — a share that, while significant locally, remains well below the UK average for this category. Other theft (14.8%) and vehicle crime (14.8%) also feature prominently, though both categories are significantly lower than their national counterparts. The seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the area’s subdued crime levels. This is consistent with patterns observed in similar small built-up areas where limited urban density and fewer public spaces reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife venues likely contributes to the lower rates of shoplifting and public order offences compared to more densely populated regions. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggests that local factors — such as transient populations or changes in community dynamics — may be influencing these specific categories. Overall, the data reinforces the notion that Weybourne’s low crime rate is a product of its geographical and demographic profile, with minimal urban infrastructure and a relatively small, stable population.

February 2025 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and shoplifting tripling (from 1 to 3). These spikes, though modest in absolute terms, signal a shift in the local crime mix. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes, yet they still stood 66% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, another category with a 100% increase, remained 19% below the national average. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, a decline consistent with seasonal patterns typical of winter months. The area’s performance in categories like public order (77% below UK average) and drugs (60% below) further reinforces its distinct position relative to the national picture. Residents may find the 300% rise in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential need for community engagement strategies.

Weybourne (Waverley) recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a 17.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.0. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s consistently low crime profile relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 11,678, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 433 residents — a statistic that, when contextualised against the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlights the area’s markedly lower risk. While the 17.3% month-on-month increase may reflect seasonal fluctuations, such as the transition from winter to spring, the overall pattern remains aligned with Weybourne’s historical trend of minimal criminal activity. This suggests that the area’s low population density, limited urban infrastructure, and perhaps a more insular community structure may collectively contribute to its sustained safety record.