Wealden Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a notable shift in Wealden's crime profile, with the overall crime rate standing at 5.0 per 1,000 residents—38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 4.4% increase from July's 4.8 per 1,000, remains well within the range of historical trends for the area. The breakdown reveals a distinct pattern, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.4% of all crimes (260 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour at 27.1% (225 incidents). These two categories combined represent over half of all reported crimes, a proportion consistent with Wealden's character as a mixed rural-urban district with significant community engagement and public spaces. Seasonal factors likely contributed to the crime profile, as August is typically a peak month for tourism and associated activity. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as shoplifting (37% below UK average) and burglary (63% below) suggest that Wealden's retail and residential areas may benefit from effective local deterrents. The persistence of violence as the most common crime type, despite the area's relative safety, underscores the need for ongoing focus on community-based prevention strategies. This data illustrates that while Wealden's crime rate is comparatively low, specific challenges related to public order and violent incidents require targeted attention.

The most striking month-on-month shift in August 2025 was the 200% increase in robbery, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, represents the largest proportional change among all crime categories. Concurrently, vehicle crime surged by 94.7% (19 to 37), potentially linked to increased car usage during the summer holidays. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 33.3% (3 to 2), suggesting possible improvements in personal security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes. Wealden's violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 44% below the UK average, a significant gap that may reflect the area's lower population density and community policing efforts. The sharp rise in robbery, despite the overall low crime rate, warrants attention, though no direct causal factors are confirmed. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of targeted interventions for specific categories.

Wealden's crime rate in August 2025 rose 4.4% from the previous month, moving from 4.8 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents despite remaining 38.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 27 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Wealden compared to the national average. This monthly exposure rate, when considered alongside the area's population of 166,908, illustrates that the majority of residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The slight rise in crime rate may partly reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased foot traffic during August holidays, though this remains speculative without additional data. These figures provide a snapshot of how crime is distributed across the population, offering insight into the daily lived experience of Wealden's community.