Warlingham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents is 40.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national profile of higher urban areas. This built-up area within Tandridge, characterised by its suburban layout and proximity to rural zones, exhibits a crime profile shaped by local factors such as retail activity and seasonal events. The top crime types in November were violence and sexual offences (18.9% of total incidents), shoplifting (18.9%), and public order (13.5%), with the latter two categories showing distinct deviations from the UK average. Shoplifting, for instance, was 30% above the national rate of 0.7 per 1,000, potentially influenced by Black Friday shopping sprees in local stores. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 65% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower exposure to high-risk environments. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, the onset of darker evenings, and the pre-Christmas shopping rush—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types. For example, public order offences may have increased due to gatherings around firework events, while the drop in anti-social behaviour could reflect community efforts to manage festive disruptions. Overall, Warlingham’s crime picture remains markedly safer than the UK average, though specific categories like shoplifting highlight areas requiring targeted attention.

November 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with shoplifting experiencing a 250% increase from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge is likely linked to the Black Friday shopping period, a peak time for retail crime. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 50%, from 8 to 4 incidents, possibly reflecting seasonal changes or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences also fell by 41.7%, from 12 to 7, though this remains 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime and other crime both doubled compared to October, reaching 3 incidents each. This increase in vehicle-related offences may be tied to the area’s proximity to major roads or the impact of dark evenings on visibility. Meanwhile, shoplifting’s 30% above the UK average highlights a localised challenge, despite the overall rate being significantly lower than national benchmarks. These shifts illustrate how specific events and conditions can amplify or suppress crime in ways that diverge from broader trends.

Warlingham’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.8% decrease from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline aligns with a broader pattern observed in the built-up area, where crime rates have remained consistently lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day in November, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 221 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Warlingham well below the national average. This statistic is particularly significant for residents, as it illustrates the rarity of criminal activity within the community. The population context further highlights the low crime density: with 8,172 residents, the area’s manageable size likely contributes to more effective policing and community engagement, factors that may help sustain this trend. However, the monthly exposure figure should be interpreted in conjunction with local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday, which can temporarily influence crime patterns.