Camberley Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley’s crime profile in March 2025 reveals a striking outlier: possession of weapons, which was 186% above the UK average. This category, with seven reported incidents, far outpaces the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores a local anomaly. The overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000—10.3% below the UK average—reflects a generally safer environment, though the distribution of crime types tells a nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.6% of all incidents, the highest share, while public order offences and anti-social behaviour each contributed 14.1% and 13.7% respectively. These figures align with Camberley’s likely character as a suburban area with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public spaces may see higher levels of anti-social activity. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings, may have influenced the increase in public order offences, as more people spend time outdoors. Meanwhile, the relatively low rate of burglary—64% below the UK average—suggests that the area’s infrastructure or community engagement efforts may be effective in deterring such crimes. However, the sharp rise in possession of weapons remains a concern, particularly given its disproportionate impact compared to other categories. This anomaly may be linked to local events or changes in policing focus, though further data would be needed to confirm such connections. The overall picture illustrates a community that, while generally safe, requires targeted attention to specific rising trends.

March 2025 saw sharp spikes in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons reporting a 600% increase from one incident in February to seven in March. This rise, which placed Camberley 186% above the UK average for this category, contrasts with a 50% drop in theft from the person and a 66.7% reduction in robbery. Meanwhile, bicycle theft surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 67%. Public order offences also saw a dramatic 176.9% increase, climbing from 13 to 36 cases. This shift in crime mix—from a 35.6% share of violent crimes to a 14.1% share of public order offences—suggests a change in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and longer evenings. The stark contrast between rising weapon possession and falling theft from the person highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where such crimes are concentrated.

Camberley’s crime rate in March 2025 rose to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 52.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.6 per 1,000. This shift reflects a notable uptick in reported incidents, though the area remains below the UK average. On a daily basis, Camberley recorded an average of eight crimes per day in March, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents within a community of 36,429 people. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the variation in crime types—particularly the sharp rise in possession of weapons and bicycle theft—suggests a combination of local factors. The population context further highlights that even relatively low crime rates can translate to significant individual impact, especially in areas where certain categories of crime spike unexpectedly.