Camberley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 18.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and broader trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.5% of all reported crimes—2.4 per 1,000 residents. This category, though lower than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, saw a notable 18.1% decrease from April's 105 to 86 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal changes in social activity. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged to 21.9% of total crimes (53 cases), a 6% increase above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This rise aligns with May's extended evenings and bank holidays, which may have amplified outdoor drinking and socialising, contributing to public order challenges. Public order offences (9.5% of total crimes) remained stable at 23 cases, consistent with the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Camberley's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (40% below UK) and drug-related crimes (64% below UK) suggest a relatively safer environment for property and personal safety, though the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson highlights vulnerabilities in community spaces. The area's character as a built-up suburb within Surrey Heath, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely influences these patterns, as retail and leisure areas may attract both routine and opportunistic offenders. Residents are advised to remain cautious in public spaces, particularly during late evenings, where the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics may contribute to the observed trends.

May 2025 saw a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, surging by 300% from 5 to 20 incidents—a stark deviation from the previous month. This spike, coupled with a 103.8% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 26 to 53 cases), points to heightened tensions in public spaces, potentially linked to May's bank holidays and extended evenings. While violent crime decreased by 18.1% (from 105 to 86), this decline was offset by the dramatic rise in property-related offences, including a 100% increase in burglary. Camberley's violence and sexual offences rate of 2.4 per 1,000 remains 15% below the UK average, but the surge in anti-social behaviour—6% above the UK rate—suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic. Residents should remain vigilant in communal spaces, where the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics may contribute to these shifts.

Camberley's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 13.5% compared to the previous month, increasing from 5.9 to 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the area's overall 18.5% below the UK average, highlighting a localised shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, Camberley experienced approximately 8 crimes per day in May, a figure that, while lower than the UK average, reflects the impact of specific incidents concentrated over a short period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 151 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents in relation to the population. This rate, though modest, underscores the importance of vigilance in areas where crime spikes, particularly during periods of increased social activity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Camberley's residents face a lower risk compared to the UK as a whole, but the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.