Wealden Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden's December 2025 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents represents a significant 44.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relatively safer profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.2% of all reported incidents (261 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%, 117 cases) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%, 54 cases). These figures reflect a mix of local and seasonal influences: the holiday period, marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the temporary absence of residents during the festive season, likely contributes to patterns such as increased anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, with categories like vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) showing rates 73% and 100% below national benchmarks, respectively. The area's relatively low levels of violent crime, particularly in comparison to the UK average, may be attributed to a combination of community policing efforts, local initiatives, and the presence of stable, family-oriented neighbourhoods that foster a sense of security. While the month's data illustrates a generally positive trend, the rise in robbery and violence highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic during the holiday season. The seasonal context of December — with its associated economic activity, social gatherings, and reduced visibility — likely plays a role in shaping the crime profile, though the exact nature of these influences requires further analysis.

December 2025 saw a marked decrease in vehicle crime, with incidents dropping by 56.5% (from 23 to 10 cases) — a shift that may reflect reduced traffic during the holiday period or heightened community vigilance. Concurrently, possession of weapons fell by 58.3% (from 12 to 5 cases), indicating a possible reduction in related incidents or improved policing in high-risk areas. However, not all categories showed improvement: robbery rates surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 cases, a stark increase that deserves closer attention. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 14.5%, though Wealden's rate for this category remains 38% below the UK average (1.6 per 1,000 vs 2.6 per 1,000). The decline in anti-social behaviour — down 25% compared to the UK average — suggests effective local interventions, potentially linked to community engagement during the festive season. These contrasting trends highlight the combination of factors influencing crime in the area, from seasonal dynamics to targeted enforcement.

Wealden's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.2. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property-related offences, particularly vehicle crime, which fell by 56.5% (from 23 to 10 cases). On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 21 crimes over 31 days, translating to a local figure of one reported crime for roughly every 257 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 166,908, this monthly exposure highlights a relatively low incidence of crime compared to national averages, though such figures do not capture the full context of individual experiences. The reduction in vehicle crime may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced traffic during the holiday period, or increased security measures in residential areas. These figures, while indicative of a safer environment, should be interpreted alongside broader community initiatives and local policing efforts that may have contributed to the downward trend.