Camberley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance underscores Camberley’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Surrey Heath, where crime rates remain consistently lower than the national benchmark. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.2% of all reported incidents. This rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s demographic profile—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited nightlife activity. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.4% of total crimes, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000, 22% below the UK average. This suggests that community-focused policing and local initiatives may be effective in mitigating disruptive behaviour. Public order offences, however, rose slightly above the UK average, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, 19% higher than the national figure. This could be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which may increase incidents of disorder. The area’s relatively low levels of property crime—particularly burglary, which stood at 0.1 per 1,000, 71% below the UK average—further highlight Camberley’s distinct crime profile. While the overall rate remains stable, the surge in bicycle theft and vehicle crime in October suggests that seasonal changes and local patterns may require targeted attention. The combination of suburban infrastructure, limited industrial activity, and a stable population likely contributes to the area’s consistently lower crime rates compared to the UK average.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including possession of weapons, which rose by 400% from one to five incidents. This surge, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average for this category. Bicycle theft also spiked dramatically, jumping 233.3% to 10 incidents, a rate 200% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween-related activity or increased cycling during darker evenings. Conversely, burglary dropped by 70% to three incidents, marking a notable decrease from the previous month’s 10. This decline could be linked to heightened community awareness or targeted policing efforts. The breakdown also reveals that Camberley’s violent crime rate—1.9 per 1,000—is 30% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s relatively low levels of violence and sexual offences may be reinforced by local initiatives or demographic factors such as a stable, family-oriented population.

Camberley's crime rate in October 2023 fell to 5.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.4% drop from the previous month’s 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader trends in the area, where efforts to address anti-social behaviour and property crime may be yielding results. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. On a daily basis, Camberley recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a local metric that reflects the area’s specific dynamics. When compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, Camberley’s rate remains lower, though the local population’s size and characteristics—such as its suburban layout and proximity to Surrey Heath—likely contribute to this disparity. The combination of residential density and community-focused policing may help explain the sustained reduction in crime relative to the national picture.