Wealden Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden’s crime profile in July 2025 reveals a distinct mix of crime types that reflects the area’s social and geographical characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.5% of all reported crimes, a proportion that, while significant, remains 44% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts are present but managed at a lower scale than the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 24.9%, likely influenced by the summer season, when outdoor events, festivals, and extended daylight hours may increase social interactions and associated tensions. Shoplifting and public order offences, both 38% below the UK average, point to a relatively stable retail environment and lower levels of disruptive public activity compared to other areas. Seasonal factors in July—such as the peak of the tourist season and school holidays—may contribute to this pattern, as increased foot traffic in public spaces could drive both anti-social behaviour and minor property crimes, while also creating opportunities for community engagement that may mitigate more severe incidents. The low rate of vehicle crime (74% below UK average) and burglary (26% below) further supports the idea of a lower-risk environment, due to the area’s mix of suburban and rural landscapes, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the relatively high proportion of violence and sexual offences compared to other categories indicates a need for targeted interventions in this area, even as the overall crime rate remains well below the national benchmark.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in Wealden’s crime mix, with theft from the person and robbery both doubling compared to the previous month, albeit from very low base figures. This increase, while statistically significant, remains minimal in absolute terms—only three such incidents were reported, compared to one in June. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 24.7%, likely influenced by heightened security measures in retail outlets during the summer tourist season or reduced opportunities due to fewer shoppers in the evenings. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 26.9%, a trend consistent with the area’s seasonal dynamics, as festivals and events in July may have increased public congregation and associated disruptions. Wealden’s violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000 residents—remains 44% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, a gap that may reflect the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. The stark contrast between Wealden’s 0.1 per 1,000 rate for possession of weapons (25% above the UK average of 0.1) and its 100% below UK average for theft from the person (0.0 vs 0.1) underscores the unique nature of local crime patterns. These findings highlight a combination of factors, including the area’s seasonal rhythms and the effectiveness of local initiatives in curbing certain types of crime while others persist at low levels.

Wealden’s crime rate in July 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with only a 1.3% increase from 4.7 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests that the area’s overall safety remains largely unchanged, even as specific crime types fluctuated. On a daily basis, 26 crimes were reported each day in July, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s population of 166,908 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 210 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of risk for local residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 118 residents in a similar-sized area. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the low incidence of property crimes and violent offences, illustrates a community that, despite seasonal fluctuations, maintains a consistently low level of criminal activity. This is particularly evident in the area’s performance on specific categories: shoplifting, public order offences, and burglary all remain well below UK averages, suggesting that Wealden’s social and environmental context—whether through community cohesion, policing strategies, or geographical factors—effectively reduces the likelihood of these crimes. For residents, the 1-in-210 monthly exposure figure is a reassuring indicator that, while crime is not entirely absent, its impact is minimal compared to the national average.