Wealden Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden's June 2023 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 52.9% below the UK average of 8.5, underscoring its position as one of the safer areas in the country. The most common crime types—violence and sexual offences (39.8% of total), anti-social behaviour (21.3%), and criminal damage and arson (10.9%)—reflect patterns consistent with a largely suburban or rural district where community cohesion may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.6 per 1,000, were 45% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Wealden's relatively low population density and strong local policing initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the national average, remained the second most frequent category, suggesting ongoing challenges in managing public order. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and increased tourism in coastal areas—may have contributed to the rise in bicycle theft and theft from the person, though these increases were modest in scale. Wealden's overall profile illustrates a balance between proactive community engagement and the persistent need to address specific vulnerabilities, particularly in the realm of personal property crime.

June 2023 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with three categories experiencing 100% increases: theft from the person, robbery, and bicycle theft. These spikes, though small in absolute numbers (4, 4, and 2 respectively), signal potential shifts in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to summer mobility or increased outdoor activity. Conversely, drugs-related offences dropped by 73.3% compared to May, reflecting a significant reduction in this category. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (39.8% of total), yet they remained 45% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000. Possession of weapons in Wealden was 25% above the UK average, a rare anomaly in an otherwise low-crime area. This divergence highlights the complexity of local crime dynamics, where some categories align closely with national trends while others deviate significantly.

Wealden's crime rate in June 2023 fell by 3.6% from the previous month, dropping to 4.0 per 1,000 residents from 4.2. This decline aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile relative to the UK average. Locally, 22 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 250 residents. This ratio provides a tangible sense of the scale of crime within the district's population of 166,908. The drop in burglary and vehicle crime—by 42.4% and 33.3% respectively—suggests ongoing effectiveness in addressing property-related offences, though the rise in theft from the person and bicycle theft indicates emerging vulnerabilities. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Wealden's crime experience remains markedly lower than the national average, with residents facing a 52.9% reduction in risk compared to UK-wide rates.