Camberley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley’s crime rate in September 2024 remained 16.9% below the UK average, standing at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure reflects a mix of persistent challenges and relative success in maintaining safety. Violence and sexual offences (76 incidents, 32.8% of total) dominated the crime picture, a category where Camberley’s rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents, 16.0%) and public order offences (29 incidents, 12.5%) also featured prominently, though the latter exceeded the UK average by 43%. Seasonal factors such as the return to school and university term beginnings likely influenced these patterns, with increased social activity potentially contributing to anti-social behaviour and public order issues. Conversely, shoplifting (12 incidents, 5.2%) fell sharply by 29.4% compared to August, possibly due to reduced retail foot traffic as the month progressed. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK may be attributed to its suburban character, with a mix of residential and commercial areas that allow for more community engagement and policing efforts. However, the rise in burglary and vehicle crime underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly as the local population adjusts to seasonal changes.

September saw a sharp 160% increase in burglary, jumping from 5 to 13 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased homecomings during the university freshers’ period. Vehicle crime also rose by 120%, likely tied to changes in parking habits as schools reopened. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 29.4%, possibly due to reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the month progressed. Camberley’s violence and sexual offences rate (2.1 per 1,000) was 20% below the UK average, a trend consistent with its lower population density and strong community policing. However, public order offences (0.8 per 1,000) were 43% above the UK average, linked to increased social activity during the back-to-school period.

Camberley's crime rate in September 2024 rose 6.5% compared to August, moving from 6.0 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area’s consistent position below the UK average, which stood at 7.7 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly figure translates to roughly 8 crimes per day, a rate that remains lower than many urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a statistic that provides context for the frequency of incidents in a community of 36,429 people. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not provided here but is implied by Camberley’s overall rate. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is not immune to crime, its lower density and possibly more community-focused policing contribute to this relative safety.