Warlingham Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a stark outlier in the form of violence and sexual offences, which were 40% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000). The area's overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000—48.8% below the national average—positions it as one of the safest built-up areas in the UK. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and other theft (11.4%). This mix contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as May's longer evenings and bank holidays may have influenced patterns of outdoor socialising and drinking. The area's lower rates of violent crime could reflect its suburban character, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for serious offences. Vehicle crime and burglary both increased by 100% compared to April, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus during the month. These figures align with Warlingham's identity as a low-density built-up area, where crime prevention efforts and local engagement likely reinforce the area's safety record.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in burglary and vehicle crime compared to April, reflecting a shift in property crime patterns. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 80% (from 5 to 1 incidents), suggesting a potential seasonal impact as longer evenings may have reduced opportunities for retail theft. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (40% of total crimes), remained 40% below the UK average (2.8 per 1,000), a contrast to the national trend where violent crime typically dominates. Anti-social behaviour also fell sharply, with rates 59% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of local factors—such as Warlingham's suburban character—and broader seasonal influences like extended daylight hours reducing opportunities for certain crimes.

Warlingham's crime rate in May 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) marked an 8.0% decrease from April's 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged approximately 1 incident per day, a statistic that may help residents gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their immediate environment. This rate remains well below the UK average, with the area's overall safety profile significantly outperforming national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with 35 reported crimes, the impact per resident remains relatively low, consistent with Warlingham's character as a low-density built-up area where community cohesion likely contributes to lower crime visibility.