Wealden Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 saw Wealden maintain a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This represents a 44.3% reduction compared to national figures, highlighting the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These patterns align with Wealden’s character as a mixed urban-rural district, where community-focused policing and local initiatives likely contribute to sustained safety. Seasonal factors, such as Christmas shopping and dark winter evenings, may partly explain fluctuations in certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences, while still the largest category, are 38% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions. Anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during holiday periods, remains lower than national trends, possibly reflecting strong community cohesion. The low rate of vehicle crime (73% below UK average) could be attributed to limited commuter traffic or robust parking security measures. These findings illustrate a consistent commitment to maintaining public safety, even during periods of increased social activity.

December 2025 brought notable reductions in several crime categories. Vehicle crime fell by 56.5% (23 to 10), the largest monthly decrease, potentially linked to reduced commuter traffic during the festive season. Bicycle theft also dropped by 50.0% (4 to 2), a trend that may reflect lower winter cycling activity or enhanced local security measures. Possession of weapons saw an 58.3% decline (12 to 5), a significant drop that could indicate successful targeted enforcement efforts. Conversely, violence and sexual offences rose by 14.5% (228 to 261), though they remain 38% below the UK average. This increase may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings and darker evenings. Robbery rates surged by 150.0% (2 to 5), a sharp but isolated uptick that warrants further local analysis. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, remains 25% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement strategies continue to mitigate such incidents. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal rhythms and local policing effectiveness, with some areas showing marked improvement while others require closer attention.

Wealden’s crime rate in December 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) was 6.5% lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 21 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while context-dependent, provides residents with a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 257 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Wealden well below the national average. This statistic, when considered alongside the area’s population of 166,908, illustrates the relative safety of Wealden compared to larger urban centres. The decline in vehicle crime and the near-absence of theft from the person (100% below UK average) further highlight the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies. These figures are particularly meaningful for residents, as they offer a clear benchmark for understanding how Wealden’s crime profile stacks up against both historical trends and national standards. The combination of a stable overall rate and targeted reductions in specific categories suggests that Wealden’s approach to crime management is both comprehensive and adaptable.