Wealden Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wealden, 3.9 crimes were reported in February 2025, a rate that is 41.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective reveals a safety profile that is more secure than the national benchmark, though the data also highlights the need for vigilance in specific areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and shoplifting (10.8%). The seasonal context of February — a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may contribute to the lower overall rate, as reduced foot traffic in retail and public spaces could dampen opportunities for certain crimes. However, the presence of violence and sexual offences at 1.2 per 1,000, 49% below the UK average, suggests that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may play a role. The area’s crime profile, while generally low, reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour indicating some level of commercial activity and social interaction. The absence of significant spikes in property crimes or violent offences, despite the seasonal slowdown, reinforces the idea that Wealden’s crime picture is shaped by a combination of geographic, demographic, and institutional factors that keep the rate well below national levels.

February 2025 saw a stark 360% increase in drug-related crimes, jumping from 5 to 23 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal shifts or localized factors. Robbery incidents also doubled, rising from 0 to 3, a concerning anomaly that could signal a shift in criminal activity patterns. Burglary rates climbed by 87%, reaching 43 cases, a notable departure from the previous month’s total. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell by 12.9%, aligning with the category’s 49% deficit against the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 108 incidents, remained 28% below the UK average, highlighting Wealden’s consistently lower rates in this category. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing spikes, such as drug-related crimes, which now represent 3.5% of all reported incidents — a significant increase from previous months.

Wealden's crime rate in February 2025 rose by 6.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.6 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime profile, with daily crime activity averaging 23 incidents — a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 257 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, the rise suggests a potential seasonal fluctuation or localized pressures. The population context is critical: with 166,908 residents, the monthly exposure metric (1-in-257) provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. This figure, while low, underscores the importance of consistent policing and community engagement to maintain the area’s current safety profile. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means local benchmarks remain the primary reference point for understanding trends.