Warlingham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Warlingham maintain a low crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 48% below the UK average of 7.5. This built-up area within Tandridge, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, experienced a crime profile skewed towards property-related offences. Criminal damage and arson accounted for 28.1% of all reported crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (18.8%) and vehicle crime (15.6%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter evenings—may have influenced patterns, with increased foot traffic and potential for property damage during celebratory events. The area's violent crime rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 73% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower population density in high-risk areas. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average (86% above) raises questions about local factors, such as targeted vandalism or seasonal property neglect. The overall crime rate, while historically low, shows a combination of seasonal activity and local enforcement priorities, with property crime dominating the landscape.

November 2023 brought stark contrasts in Warlingham's crime trends. Criminal damage and arson surged by 800%, jumping from 1 to 9 incidents—a dramatic increase that may reflect heightened seasonal activity or targeted vandalism during Bonfire Night. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled from zero to three reports, indicating a potential shift in local criminal behaviour. This surge in property crime was offset by significant declines in other categories: anti-social behaviour fell 70.6% (from 17 to 5), robbery dropped 50% (from 2 to 1), and burglary also fell 50% (from 2 to 1). These decreases suggest possible success in community interventions or increased police presence during the month. The crime mix also shifted with property crimes (17) accounting for 53% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for property crime (which is not explicitly provided here). Meanwhile, violent crime remained well below the UK average (73% lower), though this may partly reflect the area's character as a relatively low-density built-up area with limited nightlife activity. Residents may find the 86% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific vulnerability in local crime prevention strategies.

Warlingham's November 2023 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 19.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9. This decline, while modest, positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a crime rate nearly half the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period—a figure that, when scaled to the local population, equates to one crime for roughly every 255 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is exceptionally low, reflecting the area's small population (8,172 residents) and potentially effective local crime prevention measures. Compared to the UK average, Warlingham's overall crime rate is 48% below, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or the area's demographic profile. The previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000, while still lower than the UK average, suggests a seasonal fluctuation that may be tied to factors like school holidays or weather patterns. For residents, the low crime rate and manageable daily exposure figures indicate a relatively secure environment, though the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average warrants closer examination of local risk factors.