Wealden Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wealden’s crime rate in November 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, 42.5% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and shoplifting (8.6%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct over property-related crime, a pattern that aligns with Wealden’s character as a mixed-area district with a blend of urban and semi-rural communities. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkening evenings, the lead-up to Christmas shopping, and Bonfire Night—may have influenced the types of incidents recorded. For instance, the relatively high rate of violence and sexual offences could be linked to increased social interactions in public spaces during the month. However, the absence of a significant spike in property crimes, such as burglary or vehicle crime, contrasts with typical seasonal trends in other areas, indicating that local policing or community dynamics may play a role in mitigating such offences. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Wealden’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below, suggesting a broader effectiveness in addressing violent crime. This data reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place to live, though the slight increase in possession of weapons (0.1 per 1,000, 43% above the UK average) raises questions about localized factors that require further scrutiny.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft surging by 100% (from 0 to 4 incidents). This sharp increase may be attributed to the heightened demand for cycling during Black Friday promotions, though the absence of prior data on bicycle theft in the area complicates direct causal analysis. Concurrently, burglary rose by 51.7% (29 to 44 incidents), a trend that could be linked to the extended periods of darkness in November, which may reduce visibility for potential victims and deterders. In contrast, theft from the person and robbery both fell by 66.7%, reflecting the reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the early holiday season or the effectiveness of local anti-theft measures. The crime mix also shifted slightly, with violent crimes accounting for 32.8% of all incidents, compared to 46% of the UK average for this category. This disparity underscores Wealden’s lower prevalence of violent crime, a trend consistent with its overall crime rate being 42.5% below the national average. The category of possession of weapons, at 0.1 per 1,000, is 43% above the UK average, highlighting a unique anomaly that may warrant closer attention from local authorities. For residents, the significant increase in bicycle theft serves as a specific reminder to secure personal property during peak shopping periods.

Wealden’s crime rate in November 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a potential stabilization in the area’s crime profile, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 23 crimes per day in November, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 240 residents. This ratio, while relatively low, provides context for residents about the frequency of incidents within their community. With a population of 166,908, the 695 total crimes reported in November equate to a manageable level of risk compared to the national context. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Wealden’s crime profile is not only lower in absolute terms but also in the distribution of specific offences. For example, the rate of anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) is 25% below the UK average, and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) is 37% below the UK rate. These differences may reflect the district’s emphasis on community policing, local initiatives, or the socioeconomic characteristics of its population. However, the 43% above UK average rate for possession of weapons remains a notable outlier, indicating a need for further investigation into localized factors that could be contributing to this trend.