Camberley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Camberley's crime rate in September 2025 remained 6.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This consistent performance reflects a combination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and shoplifting (12.8%). The area's relatively low violent crime rate compared to the UK average (30% below for violence and sexual offences) suggests effective community interventions, though shoplifting and criminal damage rates exceeded national benchmarks by 31% and 32% respectively. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, with back-to-school activity and shorter evenings likely contributing to shifts in crime distribution. The dominance of property-related crimes—comprising 54% of total incidents—aligns with Camberley's character as a suburban hub with retail and residential zones. While violent crime rates fell slightly compared to the UK average, the area's focus on anti-social behaviour and property crime prevention remains critical, particularly as autumn transitions into winter. This data underscores the need for targeted strategies to address shoplifting and criminal damage while maintaining the current trajectory on violent crime reduction.

September saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with theft from the person surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and burglary rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These increases contrast with notable declines in violence and sexual offences (-21.2%) and anti-social behaviour (-17.8%), which may reflect the impact of seasonal changes as schools and universities transition into term-time activity. The rise in shoplifting (up 40% to 28 incidents) and criminal damage (up 32% to 24) highlights vulnerabilities in retail and public spaces, with rates exceeding UK averages by 31% and 32% respectively. Conversely, Camberley's performance on other theft (20% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below) suggests successful interventions in these areas. For residents, the sharp increase in theft from the person—now 5 incidents in September—warrants heightened awareness of personal belongings in crowded public areas. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with property crimes now comprising 54% of all incidents compared to 37% in the previous month, indicating a potential reallocation of criminal activity. These trends illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the importance of adaptive policing strategies.

Camberley's crime rate in September 2025 (6.0 per 1,000) marked a 6.4% decrease from August's 6.4 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in terms of local exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 166 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of risk for the population of 36,429. This rate remains lower than the UK average, with Camberley's performance on violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) reflecting a safer environment compared to national benchmarks. However, the disparity in shoplifting and criminal damage rates—31% and 32% above UK averages respectively—highlights areas requiring focused attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Camberley's residents face a lower likelihood of encountering violent crime than the national average, but the elevated rates of property-related offences suggest opportunities for targeted prevention. These figures underscore the importance of balancing local successes with addressing persistent challenges in specific crime categories.