Lower Willingdon Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lower Willingdon's December 2025 crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents stands 48.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This built-up area within Wealden recorded 27 total crimes, with violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. Burglary (5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) followed, reflecting a mix of property and violent crime that contrasts with the UK's broader distribution. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns: Christmas shopping peaks, extended dark evenings, and holiday-related absences may contribute to the sharp rise in shoplifting (100% month-on-month) and the 50% increase in criminal damage and arson. Despite the overall low crime rate, burglary remains 150% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security during the festive period. The area's compact retail and residential mix may explain the concentration of violent offences, while the absence of major tourist infrastructure aligns with the relatively low theft from the person rates. This data illustrates a community with generally low crime levels but specific pockets of risk that warrant targeted attention.

December 2025 saw a 100% month-on-month increase in shoplifting, with one incident reported after none in November. This surge, despite the overall crime rate falling by 15.5% compared to November, highlights a shift in criminal activity patterns linked to holiday shopping pressures. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 50% (2 to 3 incidents), potentially tied to seasonal maintenance neglect or increased property vulnerability during the festive season. Violence and sexual offences fell by 10% (from 10 to 9), though they remain 53% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000). The area's burglary rate (0.7 per 1,000) is 150% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a distinct local risk factor that may stem from unoccupied homes during the holidays. Anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average (0.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective community management or lower incident reporting during the festive period. These variations underscore the need for tailored strategies that address both seasonal spikes and persistent vulnerabilities.

Lower Willingdon's December crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 represents a 15.5% decrease from November's 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day in December, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 282 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic highlights the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though specific categories like burglary (150% above UK average) reveal targeted risks. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with a modest total crime count, certain offence types affect the local profile. This contrast between overall safety and specific vulnerabilities suggests that while Lower Willingdon benefits from low baseline crime rates, focused interventions may be needed to address areas where local rates diverge from the UK norm.