Wealden Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 166,908 residents, Wealden recorded 730 crimes in March 2025, equating to a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 people. This figure. below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, highlights a combination of local factors that shape the area’s crime profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (235 incidents, 32.2% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (139, 19.0%) and shoplifting (72, 9.9%). These patterns may be influenced by seasonal dynamics, as March marks the transition to spring, with longer evenings potentially contributing to increased social interactions and associated incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, still represent a significant portion of the local crime burden, reflecting the area’s demographic composition or the presence of high-traffic zones. Anti-social behaviour, which is 36% below the UK average, may be linked to community engagement efforts or the absence of certain high-risk environments. Shoplifting, at 41% below the UK average, could be partly explained by the retail landscape in Wealden, though this remains an area for further analysis. The data also reveals a marked disparity in rates for specific categories: for instance, burglary (0.1 per 1,000) is 64% below the UK average, suggesting a lower risk of residential crime compared to other parts of the country. Conversely, the rate for possession of weapons (0.1 per 1,000) is 43% above the UK average, an outlier that may require contextual investigation. Overall, Wealden’s crime picture illustrates a balance between generally low rates and pockets of activity that warrant attention, particularly as the area navigates seasonal changes and evolving social patterns.

March 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, possession of weapons, which surged by 120% from five to 11 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may partly reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors tied to longer evenings. Vehicle crime rose by 69.6% (23 to 39), a trend that could be linked to increased traffic as the weather improved. Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 28.7%, reaching 139 incidents, the highest figure in the breakdown. Conversely, robbery fell by 66.7% (from three to one), a drop that, while welcome, may be influenced by temporary factors such as reduced foot traffic or targeted policing. Wealden’s rates for violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) are 49% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a consistent feature of the area’s crime profile. However, possession of weapons is 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, an anomaly that may warrant further scrutiny.

In March 2025, Wealden’s crime rate rose 12.3% compared to February’s 3.9 per 1,000 residents, reaching 4.4 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Wealden well below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. With a population of 166,908, the 730 reported crimes represent a density of activity that, while not negligible, remains far from the national norm. This contrast is particularly striking when considering that Wealden’s rate is 43.6% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area’s relative safety. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, the overall burden of crime remains low compared to the UK’s broader context, though certain categories show troubling upward trends that warrant closer attention.