Lower Willingdon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Lower Willingdon’s crime picture in January 2025, accounting for 38.5% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, sits 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a stark contrast to the national figure of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a 52.1% deficit. While anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and vehicle crime (15.4%) followed as the next most common categories, both remain significantly below UK averages. January’s seasonal context—shorter days, post-holiday lulls, and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower prevalence of property crimes, which accounted for only 34.6% of total incidents. The absence of major public events or seasonal festivals in January may have further dampened opportunities for theft and disorder. share of violent crimes suggests persistent local dynamics. This pattern aligns with Lower Willingdon’s character as a smaller built-up area within Wealden, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may temper crime rates. The data also highlights a notable absence of shoplifting, which occurred at 0.1 per 1,000—84% below the UK average—reflecting sparse retail presence or effective local deterrence measures.

January 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in public order offences (+100%), other theft (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+100%), though these remain modest in absolute terms. Public order crimes, now at 0.4 per 1,000, are 13% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors may mitigate escalation. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 22% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, potentially linked to seasonal vehicle usage patterns or unsecured parking in residential areas. The dominance of violent crimes—despite a 52.1% deficit compared to the UK—contrasts with the area’s low property crime rates, which may reflect a combination of limited commercial infrastructure and strong community oversight. Residents might find the 84% reduction in shoplifting compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, though the absence of major retail hubs could explain this trend. These shifts highlight the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and policing effectiveness in shaping crime profiles.

Lower Willingdon’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.4 per 1,000) represents a 100% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000.1% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 293 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-293. This figure, while low, is juxtaposed with the area’s daily crime context: an average of one crime per day across 31 days, underscoring the sporadic nature of incidents. With a population of 7,611, the relatively small scale of Lower Willingdon amplifies the impact of even minor fluctuations. The 100% rise in monthly crime rates may reflect the return of regular activities post-holiday periods, though the absence of major spikes in property crimes suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or environmental design—may be mitigating risk. These metrics offer residents a tangible frame of reference: while the area remains safer than the UK average, the doubling of crime rates from December to January indicates a need for continued vigilance, particularly around public order and anti-social behaviour.