Lower Willingdon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lower Willingdon’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This position reflects a combination of effective policing and the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within Wealden. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and public order offences (12.5%). These figures suggest a focus on community safety initiatives, though the prevalence of violent crime remains a concern. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced crime patterns, with public order offences and shoplifting rising sharply. However, the area’s performance in categories like criminal damage and arson—46% below the UK average—indicates robust local measures to prevent property-related crime. The relatively low overall rate, despite the surge in public order incidents, underscores the importance of targeted interventions in high-risk areas. As a built-up area within a rural district, Lower Willingdon’s crime profile is shaped by its proximity to both urban and rural environments, with community engagement likely playing a key role in maintaining safety. The month’s data also highlights the need for continued vigilance during periods of increased social activity, such as holidays, to prevent further spikes in specific crime types.

October 2025 saw dramatic shifts in Lower Willingdon’s crime profile. Public order offences, which include disturbances and anti-social behaviour, increased by 400% compared to September, rising from one incident to five. This surge aligns with the month’s seasonal context: shorter evenings and Halloween activities, which may have contributed to heightened social interactions in public spaces. Shoplifting also rose sharply, doubling from one to five incidents—a 400% increase. This could reflect increased foot traffic in retail areas during the pre-Christmas shopping period, though the area’s low overall crime rate suggests targeted efforts to deter theft have been effective. Conversely, other theft fell by 80% (from five to one incident), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 71.4% (from seven to two), both significantly below UK averages. These declines may indicate successful community initiatives or improved lighting in key areas. Anti-social behaviour—already at the UK average in September—jumped 233.3% to ten incidents, a figure that could signal underlying tensions exacerbated by seasonal changes.

Lower Willingdon's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, up 42.9% from the previous month’s 3.7 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, still places the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 190 residents, a rate that underscores the area’s safety compared to national trends. This context is critical for residents: while the absolute number of crimes has risen, the scale remains manageable for a community of 7,611 people. The contrast with UK averages is particularly stark in categories like criminal damage and arson, where Lower Willingdon’s rate is 46% below the national figure, suggesting a combination of effective local policing and community engagement. However, the rise in public order offences and shoplifting indicates potential challenges linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween activities, which may require targeted interventions.