Lower Willingdon Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Lower Willingdon during November 2023 reveals a distinct pattern, with violent crimes accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents, significantly outweighing property crimes. This balance suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as the transition into darker evenings and the timing of events like Bonfire Night. The overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 60% below the UK average, a statistic that reflects both the effectiveness of local policing and the community’s characteristics. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category—driven by factors such as the area’s built-up nature and potential social interactions in public spaces—property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, remain well below national levels. This divergence may be attributed to Lower Willingdon’s status as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area within Wealden, where community ties and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of November, marked by the approach of Christmas shopping and the occurrence of Black Friday, may have introduced additional pressures, but these have not translated into a significant increase in property-related offences. Instead, the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order issues indicates that community-based challenges, such as alcohol-related incidents or youth activity, may require targeted interventions. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the specific emphasis on violent crimes, illustrates an area where safety is generally maintained but where certain pockets of the community may experience heightened tensions during specific times of the year.

November 2023 saw a 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a stark jump that may reflect the impact of dark evenings and seasonal events such as Bonfire Night. Other theft also doubled, with two reported cases, while public order offences surged from zero to four, pointing to potential disruptions during the month. Despite these increases, the area’s violent crime rate remains 54% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.2 per 1,000. This contrast suggests that while certain categories are rising, the overall profile of Lower Willingdon continues to diverge from national trends. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the rise in anti-social behaviour, which could indicate a need for targeted community engagement or increased street lighting in high-traffic areas. The absence of a significant rise in property crimes—such as burglary or vehicle crime—further reinforces the area’s relative safety in these categories.

Lower Willingdon’s crime rate in November 2023 rose to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 91.1% increase from the previous month’s 1.6 per 1,000. This shift highlights a short-term fluctuation in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 331 residents in November, a statistic that places the area in stark contrast to national averages. With a population of 7,611, this translates to a community where the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than the UK average. The comparison also reveals that Lower Willingdon’s violent crime rate—1.2 per 1,000—remains 54% below the UK average for the same category, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may contribute to this disparity. These figures, while showing a rise from the prior month, remain well within the bounds of a low-crime built-up area.