Wealden Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden’s crime rate in November 2023 stood at 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the national trend, a pattern that has been evident in previous months as well. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.9% of all incidents (230 cases), with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000—46% below the UK average. This rate, while lower than the national benchmark, still reflects the impact of seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings, which can contribute to increased interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 11.2% of reported crimes (70 cases), at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—62% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be playing a role in mitigating such incidents, particularly in areas with strong social cohesion. November’s context, marked by Bonfire Night and the early start of Black Friday shopping, may have influenced crime patterns, with potential increases in public order issues offset by lower rates of theft from the person, which was entirely absent in Wealden compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. The area’s geographic and demographic profile—characterised by a mix of rural and suburban landscapes, as well as a relatively stable population—likely contributes to its lower crime rates, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

November 2023 saw a notable 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one reported incident compared to zero in October. This spike may be linked to the increased use of bikes during darker evenings and the absence of major events that typically draw crowds. Meanwhile, burglary rates rose by 75.9% (29 to 51), a shift that contrasts with the UK average burglary rate of 0.3 per 1,000, which Wealden’s rate of 0.3 per 1,000 matches. This suggests that while Wealden’s burglary rate is in line with the UK, the increase could reflect heightened activity in specific areas, such as suburban housing estates with higher foot traffic during the shopping season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.1% (121 to 70), a decline that may be influenced by the timing of Bonfire Night, which typically sees spikes in such incidents. The most striking disparity from the UK average remains theft from the person, which was entirely absent in Wealden compared to the national rate of 0.2 per 1,000. This absence could indicate effective local policing strategies or a lower density of high-risk areas such as crowded tourist spots.

Wealden's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 3.7 per 1,000 residents, a 10.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the local area during late autumn, when seasonal factors such as shorter daylight hours and reduced foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 21 crimes per day during November, a figure that places Wealden within the lower end of the UK's regional spectrum for daily crime activity. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents over the course of the month, reflecting a relatively low level of personal risk compared to larger urban centres. The population context further underscores this trend, with Wealden’s 166,908 residents experiencing a crime rate that is 50.7% below the UK average. This suggests that the area's demographic and geographic characteristics, such as its mix of residential and rural landscapes, may play a role in sustaining lower crime levels despite the seasonal fluctuations associated with November.