Wealden Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2023, Wealden’s crime rate stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 49.3% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk that is lower than national levels, offering residents a sense of relative safety. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (36.1% of total crimes), criminal damage and arson (14.0%), and anti-social behaviour (11.6%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull. The lower rate of violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average may be influenced by the area’s demographics or geographic isolation. The absence of major urban centres or high-traffic zones could also contribute to the subdued rates of property crimes, which accounted for 40.2% of all reported incidents. However, direct links to these factors, and hedging is necessary when drawing conclusions. The crime profile for Wealden in this month illustrates a balance between routine community concerns and the broader national picture, with local conditions likely playing a role in shaping these outcomes.

The breakdown of crime types in February 2023 reveals stark contrasts with the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.3 per 1,000, were 47% below the UK rate of 2.5 per 1,000, marking a notable departure from national trends. Similarly, anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) was 59% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents in Wealden. The most significant disparity appears in burglary, which occurred at 0.1 per 1,000—68% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This could indicate stronger community cohesion or fewer high-value properties in the area. Conversely, possession of weapons was 67% above the UK average, a rare anomaly that warrants attention. For residents, the most concrete insight is the low rate of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000), which was 100% below the UK average, suggesting a safer environment for personal belongings in public spaces.

In February 2023, Wealden recorded 584 crimes across its population of 166,908 residents, translating to a daily average of 21 crimes per day. This equates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 286 residents, a figure that contextualises risk on a personal level. Compared to the UK average crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000, Wealden’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000 highlights a marked divergence in local safety outcomes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime here is significantly lower than the national average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s geographic or demographic profile. For instance, the absence of major urban hubs or high-density residential zones could contribute to this disparity. However, direct links to such factors, though the seasonal context of February—a month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the subdued crime trends. This analysis underscores how local conditions can shape crime experiences, even within a broader national framework.