Warlingham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham’s crime rate in December 2024 was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 45.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s generally lower exposure to crime compared to national benchmarks, a pattern that may be influenced by its suburban or rural character and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.4% of all reported incidents, followed by other theft (12.5%) and vehicle crime (12.5%). These figures suggest a mix of personal and property-related issues, though the lower-than-average rates for violent crime (45% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (79% below) indicate a relatively stable social environment. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping the crime profile: the Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings may have heightened opportunities for vehicle crime, while the reduced presence of tourists and transient populations could have contributed to the sharp decline in public order offences. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson (+100%) remains unexplained by the data, though it may be linked to the holiday season’s increased property use or the absence of usual oversight during the Christmas break. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its demographic profile, suggests that local conditions—such as a strong sense of community or effective local crime prevention measures—may be contributing to its relative safety. Nevertheless, the fluctuations in specific crime categories highlight the need for continued monitoring, particularly in areas like vehicle crime and burglary, which exceed UK averages. These trends illustrate the combination of local characteristics and broader national patterns, offering insights into how Warlingham’s crime profile interacts with seasonal and demographic influences.

December 2024 saw a 57.1% rise in violence and sexual offences, the most significant single category increase, with cases rising from seven to 11. This surge, while still below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlights a local trend that may be influenced by the holiday season’s social dynamics. Conversely, public order offences dropped sharply by 80%, from five to one, possibly reflecting the reduced presence of transient populations or the impact of festive events limiting opportunities for such incidents. Vehicle crime and burglary both exceeded UK averages, with vehicle crime at 0.5 per 1,000 (25% above the UK’s 0.4) and burglary at 0.4 per 1,000 (29% above the UK’s 0.3). These figures suggest that the area’s infrastructure—such as commuter routes or parked vehicles in residential zones—may create vulnerabilities. Shoplifting fell by 57.1%, from seven to three, aligning with the seasonal context of fewer retail hours and heightened security measures during the Christmas period. Residents may find the 80% drop in public order offences particularly relevant, as it indicates a reduction in disturbances that could impact community well-being.

Warlingham’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 13.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a sustained period of relative stability, though local factors may still influence fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,172 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, this equates to one reported crime for every 255 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that aligns with the area’s demographic profile. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, but the comparison section highlights the importance of localised patterns: for instance, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (+100%) contrasts with the steep drop in public order offences (-80%), suggesting shifts in criminal activity that may be tied to seasonal or environmental factors. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the low overall rate, the impact of individual incidents is amplified in a community of this size, where even minor changes can have noticeable effects on residents’ perceptions of safety.