Camberley Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 saw Camberley's crime rate remain lower than the UK average, with 5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents — 29.6% below the national figure of 7.1. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and shoplifting (8.2%). This pattern aligns with Camberley's character as a largely suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where retail spaces and local amenities may contribute to higher rates of minor offences. Seasonal factors also played a role, as the Christmas shopping peak and darker evenings typically influence crime trends. While violent crime remained the most prevalent category, property-related offences such as shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly below UK averages, suggesting effective local policing or community measures. The data also highlights a consistent trend of lower burglary rates compared to the UK, possibly linked to Camberley's lower population density and more dispersed housing stock. However, the seasonal context of December — with increased foot traffic in retail areas and empty homes during the holiday period — may have influenced the distribution of crime types. The relatively low levels of theft from the person and burglary contrast with higher rates of anti-social behaviour, which could reflect local social dynamics or policing priorities. These findings illustrate a crime profile shaped by both geographic and seasonal influences, with Camberley maintaining a safer-than-average environment despite the challenges of a busy festive season.

The most striking shift in December 2024 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, with one incident reported after none in November. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal trends such as increased cycling during colder months or targeted thefts around festive events. Concurrently, possession of weapons also rose by 100%, moving from zero to two incidents, a figure that, while statistically significant, remains low in the context of Camberley's overall crime picture. These increases contrast sharply with substantial declines in other categories: drugs-related crimes fell by 71.4% (from seven to two incidents), burglary dropped by 66.7% (from 15 to five), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 54.5% (from 22 to 10). These reductions could indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or seasonal factors, such as fewer public gatherings during the holiday period. Violent crime, however, remained the most prominent category, with rates 18% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also fell slightly below the UK average, though its share of total crimes remained high. The data suggests a combination of local policing efforts and seasonal dynamics, with Camberley's crime mix continuing to diverge from national trends in several key areas.

Camberley's crime rate in December 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) marked a 25% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of six crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may seem high to residents but remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Camberley's population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents — a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This statistic, when contextualised against Camberley's population of 36,429, suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly, though the concentrated nature of certain offences (such as violence and anti-social behaviour) may affect specific neighbourhoods more than others. The comparison to the previous month also underscores the volatility of crime patterns, with sharp declines in burglary and criminal damage offsetting the smaller increases in bicycle theft and weapons possession. These fluctuations are not uncommon in December, as the holiday season can both suppress and amplify certain types of criminal activity depending on local conditions and policing strategies.