Wealden Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden's crime profile in November 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—47.4% below the national average of 7.6. This anomaly is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which occurred at 1.4 per 1,000 (34.5% of total crimes), 46% below the UK average of 2.6. The district's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a largely rural area with limited urban density, though the presence of major roads and commuter traffic may contribute to property crimes. Seasonal factors in November—Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—likely influenced patterns. compared to October, possibly due to heightened retail security. Anti-social behaviour (14.6% share) and vehicle crime (10.2%) also remain well below UK averages, reflecting the area's lower population density and reduced nightlife activity. While the overall rate is stable, the sharp rise in robbery (+400%) and drugs (+166.7%) suggests targeted interventions may be needed to address emerging issues, even as the district continues to perform strongly relative to national benchmarks.

November saw sharp increases in robbery (+400%) and drug-related incidents (+166.7%), though both remain low in absolute terms. Robbery, now at five incidents, highlights a potential localised concern, even as the category remains 100% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 28.6% to 55 incidents, likely influenced by Black Friday's proximity and increased retail security measures. Public order offences also fell by 27.1%, possibly linked to colder evenings reducing outdoor gatherings. The crime mix remained skewed toward property crimes (274) over violent (231), with anti-social behaviour (14.6%) and violence (34.5%) as the top two categories. Possession of weapons fell by 36.4%, a drop that may reflect seasonal changes in event attendance or targeted enforcement.

Wealden's crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the rate from October. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall crime trends over the past month. Daily crime activity averaged 22 incidents per day, a figure that aligns with local patterns observed in similar-sized districts. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 249 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Wealden among the safer areas in the UK. With a population of 166,908, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though localised spikes in specific categories—such as robbery—warrant attention. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is low, targeted efforts may still be necessary to address emerging trends in particular crime types.