Wealden Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Wealden during July 2025 reveals a distinct pattern shaped by seasonal and community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 36% of all crimes, a proportion significantly higher than the UK average for this category (3.0 per 1,000). This suggests that interpersonal conflicts or heightened social interactions during the summer months may be contributing factors. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.9% of total crimes, aligns with the peak of outdoor events and festivals typical of July in this area, where increased public space usage could drive such incidents. Shoplifting and public order offences were both 38% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect Wealden's lower retail density or more effective local policing strategies in commercial zones. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 is 44.2% below the UK average of 8.6, a gap consistent with Wealden's character as a mixed urban-rural district with lower population density and fewer high-traffic commercial hubs. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these patterns: with schools out and tourism at its peak, the area's social fabric experiences heightened activity, which may explain the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the lower rates of property crime compared to the UK suggest that Wealden's community-focused policing or community engagement initiatives may be yielding tangible results. This balance of crime types illustrates an area where social interactions and public spaces are central to both opportunity and challenge, with crime prevention efforts seemingly effective in curbing property-related offences.

July 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 1 to 2). These sharp rises, while small in absolute terms, may signal shifts in local dynamics during the summer peak. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 24.7% (from 85 to 64), a decline that aligns with the UK-wide trend for this category but appears more pronounced in Wealden. Anti-social behaviour rose by 26.9% (from 156 to 198), a change that could be linked to the influx of tourists and the proliferation of open-air events typical of July in this area. The balance between violent and property crime remains striking: violence and sexual offences dominate at 35.5% of total crimes, far exceeding the UK average for this category (3.0 per 1,000, 44% below). This contrast with the UK's higher property crime rates highlights Wealden's unique profile, where interpersonal crime appears to be the primary concern. Vehicle crime, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 74% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect lower car ownership rates or fewer high-traffic parking zones compared to major urban centres. For residents, the 200% increase in theft from the person offers a direct insight into personal safety risks, suggesting that vigilance in crowded public spaces remains a priority during the summer months.

Wealden's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, rising by just 1.3% from 4.7 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This minimal change underscores the consistency of local crime trends, even during a period of heightened activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 26 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised within Wealden's population of 166,908. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic illustrates that, despite the summer peak, Wealden's residents face a crime environment that is significantly less intense than the national average. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Wealden's crime rate, at 4.8 per 1,000, is equivalent to 1 crime for every 210 residents over a month. This figure, when compared to the UK's higher rates, highlights the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining safety. The stability in the crime rate, coupled with the UK-wide underperformance in property crime categories, suggests that Wealden's approach to crime prevention is yielding results that extend beyond mere statistical averages. For a resident, this means that while crime is not absent, the local context provides a safer environment than many comparable areas, particularly during the summer months when activity levels are at their highest.