Camberley Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This position, while consistent with Camberley's historical trend of lower-than-average crime rates, reflects a nuanced interplay between local conditions and national patterns. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.2% of all recorded crimes, a figure 3% below the UK average for this category. This suggests that while Camberley remains safer than the national average in terms of violent crime, the concentration of such incidents within the area highlights the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. Seasonal factors, including shorter daylight hours and Halloween-related activities, likely contribute to the 10.7% month-on-month increase in the overall crime rate. The built-up nature of Camberley, as a part of Surrey Heath, may influence crime patterns through its proximity to London, commuter traffic, and the mix of residential and commercial land uses. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type (18.3% of total incidents), is aligned with the UK average, indicating that local efforts to address such issues have maintained parity with national benchmarks. Meanwhile, the 25% increase in public order offences compared to the UK average underscores a divergence that could be linked to specific local events or community dynamics. The area's relatively low rates of property crimes, such as shoplifting (31% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below the UK average), suggest effective policing or environmental measures in these areas. However, the surge in 'other theft' and the doubling of bicycle theft incidents in October point to emerging trends that warrant further investigation. Camberley's crime picture, therefore, is one of relative safety compared to the UK average, tempered by localized spikes and the need for continuous monitoring of crime types that deviate from national norms.

October 2024 witnessed a dramatic 133.3% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from nine to 21. This spike, unexplained by available data, contrasts with a 62.5% drop in 'other crime' (from eight to three). Bicycle theft also surged by 100%, with one incident reported in October compared to none in September, a shift that may align with Halloween-related activities or changes in local traffic patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 58.3% to 19 incidents, suggesting potential links to seasonal shopping behavior or adjustments in retail security. Camberley's crime profile reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: violence and sexual offences, which account for 36.2% of all crimes, are 3% below the national rate (2.6 vs 2.7 per 1,000). However, public order offences are 25% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.6 per 1,000), indicating a need for targeted strategies in this category. The 36.2% share of violence and sexual offences, while lower than the UK average, remains the dominant crime type in Camberley, offering residents a clear insight into the area's safety priorities.

Camberley's October 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.7% increase from September's 6.4 per 1,000.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This contrast with the national picture underscores the area's relative safety, even as local patterns shift. On a daily basis, Camberley recorded approximately eight crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported incident for every 142 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure metric highlights the sparse distribution of crime within a population of 36,429, suggesting that while the rate is lower than the UK average, localized trends—such as the 25% increase in public order offences—require attention. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Camberley's rate is 12.3% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month rise, reflecting broader demographic or geographic factors. The built-up nature of Camberley, as part of Surrey Heath, may contribute to this disparity, with its mix of residential and commercial zones potentially influencing crime dynamics differently than more rural or densely urban areas.