Wealden Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a significant shift in Wealden's crime profile, driven by a 200% increase in robbery and a 94.7% surge in vehicle crime. The area's overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1, underscoring its relatively low crime environment. Violence and sexual offences (260 incidents) remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (225 incidents, 27.1%). These figures align with the area's likely mix of residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour may be more common. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role, as August's peak holiday season often correlates with increased tourism and transient populations, potentially contributing to the rise in robbery. However, the absence of a corresponding increase in theft from the person—despite a 33.3% decline—suggests that local measures or community vigilance may be mitigating certain risks. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant concern, remained 4% below the UK average, a trend that may reflect effective community policing or the area's character as a place with strong social cohesion. Shoplifting and criminal damage also remained below UK levels, at 37% and 32% respectively, a pattern consistent with the area's lower retail density and more stringent local enforcement. The interplay of these factors illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a crime profile that is substantially more favourable than the national average.

August 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 2 to 6. This spike, though still low in absolute terms, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to August's peak holiday season, which often sees increased foot traffic and potentially vulnerable situations. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 94.7%, jumping from 19 to 37, a figure that could be attributed to warmer weather encouraging more outdoor activity and unsecured vehicles. Other theft also rose by 39%, from 41 to 57, indicating a broader trend in property-related offences. Several categories remain well below the UK average: burglary (63% below), drugs (63% below), and possession of weapons (100% below). These disparities may reflect the area's character, with lower levels of certain crimes tied to effective local policing or community engagement. A concrete data point for residents: theft from the person fell by 33.3%, from 3 to 2, suggesting that targeted measures or seasonal factors may be reducing this specific risk.

Wealden's crime rate in August 2025 rose by 4.4% compared to July's 4.8 per 1,000, reaching 5.0 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects broader shifts in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the local population. Over the course of the month, 1 in 201 residents experienced a reported crime, a metric that provides a tangible sense of exposure for residents. This monthly exposure rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided for comparison here. The rise in crime appears to be concentrated in specific categories, such as robbery and vehicle crime, which will be explored further in the highlights section. The population context is critical: with 166,908 residents, the localised nature of crime means that the impact is distributed across a relatively large community, though certain areas may experience higher concentrations of specific offences.