Camberley Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Camberley's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 36.8% of all reported crimes. This category, with 81 incidents at a rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, sits 12% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The area’s crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents is 15.5% below the UK average of 7.1, reflecting a generally safer environment compared to national trends. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, with January’s post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours reducing outdoor activity and associated crimes. Shoplifting, though a smaller share (15.0% of total crimes), remains a persistent issue, with 33 incidents recorded—45% above the UK average. This could be linked to Camberley’s retail presence, as the town centre hosts multiple high-street stores and supermarkets. Anti-social behaviour, at 10.5% of total crimes, is 39% below the UK average, suggesting community cohesion or effective local policing strategies. The balance between property crimes (28.6%) and violent crimes (36.8%) shows a shift toward more personal crimes, possibly influenced by the area’s demographics or social dynamics. While vehicle crime fell by 42.9% compared to December, the overall crime picture remains stable, with no major spikes or dips in the most serious categories. Camberley’s data illustrates a combination of local factors and national trends, with targeted interventions likely playing a role in maintaining its lower-than-average crime rate.

January 2025 saw a 350% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 9 incidents—a stark shift from December’s figures. This surge, though still at a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 residents (15% above the UK average), raises questions about local enforcement or changing patterns of drug use. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 120%, with 33 incidents recorded, 45% above the UK average. This could be linked to the post-Christmas period, where retail footfall may have been lower but thefts higher, due to targeted opportunism. Burglary doubled from 5 to 10 cases.3 per 1,000, matching the UK average. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and vehicle crime dropped by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), suggesting successful local initiatives or seasonal factors reducing outdoor crime. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 28.1%, from 32 to 23 cases, reflecting improved community engagement or policing. The most striking contrast is in violent crime, where Camberley’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 12% below the UK average, despite violence making up nearly 40% of all crimes. This discrepancy may indicate a higher proportion of non-violent property crimes being reported elsewhere in the UK. Residents might find the 45% above UK average for shoplifting particularly concerning, as it highlights a local vulnerability in retail security.

Camberley’s crime rate in January 2025 (6.0 per 1,000) represents a 20.8% increase from December’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. This monthly change underscores the volatility of crime patterns even in areas with generally lower rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 7 crimes per day in January, a figure that may seem high to residents but is contextually lower than many urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 in 166 residents experienced a reported crime, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average for comparable areas. Camberley’s population of 36,429 means that each crime affects a relatively small proportion of the community, though the 350% spike in drug-related crimes and 120% rise in shoplifting suggest targeted challenges. The previous month’s rate (5.0 per 1,000) was lower, but the January figures reveal a dynamic interplay between local factors and national trends. While the overall crime rate remains below the UK average, the sharp increases in specific categories highlight the need for continued vigilance. For residents, the 1-in-166 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of personal risk, though the area’s broader safety profile remains evident in its consistently lower-than-average rates for violent and property crimes.