Warlingham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham's overall crime rate in June 2024 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 48.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime in this built-up area within Tandridge. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.4% of all reported crimes, followed by public order offences (26.5%) and anti-social behaviour (11.8%). These patterns align with the area's character as a relatively low-density residential community with limited commercial density, where personal disputes and minor public disturbances are more likely to dominate the crime picture than large-scale property crime. Seasonal factors may have influenced the distribution: with June marking the start of the summer season, the extended daylight hours could have contributed to increased social activity in local parks and public spaces, explaining the prominence of public order offences. However, the area's overall safety profile remains strong, with violent crime rates 49% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 64% below the national benchmark. This suggests that community cohesion and local policing efforts may be playing a role in maintaining lower levels of more serious crime, even as seasonal patterns influence the types of incidents reported.

June 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 350% compared to May, jumping from 2 to 9 incidents. This sharp increase may be linked to the onset of summer, when public spaces become more crowded and alcohol consumption rises in local venues. Concurrently, other theft crimes decreased by 50%, falling from 4 to 2, while drugs-related offences also dropped by 50% to a single incident. These reductions could reflect the effectiveness of targeted policing initiatives or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Warlingham's violent crime rate remains 49% below the UK average, with 11 incidents reported (1.4 per 1,000 residents) compared to the national average of 2.8 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly striking when contrasted with public order offences, which are 80% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000 nationally). This divergence suggests that while the area successfully mitigates more severe criminal activity, localised challenges in managing public spaces and crowd control remain. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 350% increase in public order offences, which may warrant heightened awareness during late-evening hours in community areas.

Warlingham's crime rate in June 2024 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a slight decrease of 2.8% compared to the previous month's rate of 4.3 per 1,000. This marginal decline, though statistically small, reinforces the area's long-term trend of maintaining crime levels well below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in June, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 240 residents. This low frequency provides residents with a tangible sense of security, as the likelihood of encountering crime in any given month is significantly lower than in most parts of the UK. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the data highlights Warlingham's unique position: while the UK as a whole grapples with rising public order and property crime rates, this built-up area within Tandridge demonstrates a capacity to keep crime concentrated in specific, manageable categories. The 1-in-240 resident figure is particularly meaningful for local families, as it suggests that the probability of experiencing a crime in one's immediate vicinity over the course of a month is relatively low compared to other regions. This comparative advantage may be attributable to the area's smaller population size, community-oriented policing strategies, and the absence of high-density commercial or nightlife hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates in similar-sized areas.