Weybourne (Waverley) Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Weybourne (Waverley) maintained a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2026, a figure 42.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance, while consistent with the area’s historical trend of being a safer locale, was accompanied by notable seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, though their rate (1.9 per 1,000) remained 24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.2% of crimes, with its rate (0.6 per 1,000) 35% below the UK benchmark. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, as outdoor and shoplifting-related offences typically decline during this time. However, the absence of a major holiday season may have allowed for increased community interactions, potentially explaining the 100% surge in public order offences. The area’s low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) and similarly low rates for shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and drugs (0.1 per 1,000) suggest that Waverley’s built-up character, centred around a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited high-traffic retail hubs, may naturally deter certain types of crime. The interplay between Waverley’s demographic profile, its geographic isolation from major urban centres, and its seasonal rhythms appears to create a unique crime profile that differs from both larger cities and more rural regions.

January 2026 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 100% (from 0 to 4 cases) and other crimes also doubling (from 1 to 2). This spike in public order incidents, despite the post-holiday lull typically associated with January, may reflect heightened community tensions or increased social gatherings in the area. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), likely linked to reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours curbing opportunistic theft. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.8% of all crimes, though their rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 24% below the UK average. The drop in vehicle crime, combined with the rise in public order incidents, suggests a shift in criminal activity from property-related offences to more immediate, community-based interactions. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order crimes particularly concerning, as these often involve noise disturbances or anti-social behaviour that can disrupt local quality of life.

Weybourne (Waverley) saw a 12.3% increase in its crime rate from 3.5 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2026 compared to December 2025. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s consistent performance relative to the UK average, which remains 42.6% lower. Daily crime statistics reveal a localised pattern: 46 crimes over 31 days equate to roughly one incident per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Monthly exposure data highlights that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 254 residents, a rate that, when contextualised with Waverley’s population of 11,678, illustrates a relatively low level of risk for residents. This monthly aggregate, however, does not account for variations in individual risk factors such as proximity to high-traffic areas or specific community dynamics. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Weybourne remains a safer area than the UK average, but the upward trend in January suggests that localised factors—such as seasonal shifts in activity or transient populations—may be influencing crime patterns in ways that warrant closer attention.