Wealden Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden's overall crime rate in June 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 52.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower exposure to crime compared to the national picture, a trend that has persisted across recent months. The breakdown of crime types reveals a pattern shaped by local demographics and geography, with violence and sexual offences dominating the landscape. These accounted for 39.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 21.3% and criminal damage and arson at 10.9%. All major categories in Wealden are significantly below UK averages, with violent crimes 45% lower and anti-social behaviour 39% lower than national figures. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may partly explain the prominence of violent offences—longer daylight hours and increased outdoor activity in Wealden's rural and semi-rural areas could contribute to higher visibility of such incidents. However, the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, suggesting that the area's character—likely a mix of commuter suburbs and low-density housing—may naturally reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. This contrasts with more densely populated urban centres, where property crimes and theft from the person tend to dominate. The data also highlights the absence of significant spikes in property-related offences, which are typically higher in areas with concentrated retail or nightlife hubs. Instead, Wealden's crime profile is defined by lower-level disputes and public order issues, reflecting the community's social fabric and local policing priorities.

June 2023 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery, bicycle theft, and theft from the person each doubling compared to May, a stark contrast to declines in drugs-related offences, burglary, and vehicle crime. Robbery, which rose by 100% to four incidents, and bicycle theft, which surged from zero to two, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased cycling during warmer weather or the start of summer tourism. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell by 73.3% to four incidents, reflecting reduced demand during the summer months or the impact of targeted enforcement efforts. Burglary also decreased by 42.4%, from 33 to 19 incidents, which could indicate improved security measures or the natural ebb of seasonal crime patterns. The data also reveals that Wealden's violent crime rate—1.6 per 1,000—remains 45% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a testament to the area's relative safety. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 39% below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, suggesting that local community engagement and policing strategies may be effective in mitigating disruptive incidents. These figures offer residents a concrete sense of the area's crime profile, with the most significant concern remaining violent offences, which account for nearly 40% of all crimes reported in June.

Wealden's crime rate in June 2023 was 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000—a 3.6% reduction. This decline, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar areas, where crime rates tend to stabilize or fall during the summer months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 22 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents seeking to understand the frequency of incidents in their communities. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 250 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, when viewed through the lens of Wealden's population of 166,908, highlights the area's relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. The comparison also reveals that Wealden's approach to crime prevention may be effective, given the consistent gap between its rates and the national average. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for residents, this figure does not account for variations in population density or policing resources. The monthly exposure rate, however, offers a clear snapshot of how crime is distributed across the area's population, reinforcing the notion that Wealden's crime profile is distinct from the UK's overall picture. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, where Wealden's rates are significantly lower, suggesting that local initiatives or community cohesion may play a role in maintaining public order.