Lower Willingdon Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lower Willingdon's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 65.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's position as one of the safer built-up areas within Wealden. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, followed closely by public order offences (33.3%), with criminal damage and arson comprising 9.5%. These patterns align with the area's character as a relatively low-density urban zone where community policing and local engagement likely contribute to sustained low crime levels. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween — may have influenced the distribution of offences, particularly in public spaces. While violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, the proportion of property crimes (14%) is lower than the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors such as well-lit streets or community surveillance may play a role. The data also reveals a marked disparity in public order offences, which are 61% above the UK average, a figure that may warrant further local analysis. Overall, the crime profile of Lower Willingdon in October illustrates a balance between national trends and distinct local conditions, with the area's lower rates reflecting a combination of demographic factors, infrastructure, and seasonal management strategies.

October saw a stark rise in public order offences, surging from 1 to 7 — a 600% increase — marking the most dramatic single-month change. Vehicle crime and other theft both doubled from zero to two incidents, reflecting a shift in crime patterns that may relate to seasonal factors like Halloween or increased foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour, by contrast, fell by 75% from 4 to 1, a decline that could indicate improved community engagement or heightened policing. Public order offences in Lower Willingdon (0.9 per 1,000) are 61% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), a divergence that may stem from local events or demographics. For residents, the doubling of vehicle crime offers a concrete reminder to secure vehicles during the month, particularly as darker evenings persist.

Lower Willingdon's crime rate in October 2024 (2.8 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.9% increase from September's 2.6 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area's consistent position well below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show one reported crime per day on average, a figure that, while low, may prompt scrutiny during periods of heightened activity. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 362 residents, a ratio that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population of 7,611, this translates to a manageable monthly exposure, suggesting that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The population context further highlights that Lower Willingdon's low crime rate is not an anomaly but a persistent feature, even as minor fluctuations occur. This stability, despite the 4.9% increase, reinforces the area's status as a secure built-up area within Wealden.