Warlingham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham's October 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places it 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as a relatively safe built-up area within Tandridge. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.3% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.5%) and public order offences (12.2%). This profile aligns with the characteristics of a smaller urban centre, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates compared to larger cities. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, as the return of darker evenings and the timing of Halloween likely impacted activities linked to public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also shows that certain crime types, such as burglary, are significantly above the UK average, suggesting localized vulnerabilities. The overall low rate, despite these spikes, may be attributed to the area's compact nature, which allows for more effective community engagement and quicker response times. This combination of factors—seasonal rhythms, geographic scale, and local policing strategies—creates a unique crime picture that balances both stability and occasional volatility.

October 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with burglary increasing by 150% from two to five incidents. This sharp rise, coupled with an 82% above UK average rate for burglary (0.6 per 1,000), contrasts with a 60% decrease in shoplifting, which dropped from five to two incidents and remains 72% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 100%, doubling from four to eight cases, a trend that may be influenced by Halloween-related activity and longer evenings. Conversely, violence and sexual offences, while the most common category (29.3% of total crimes), remain 44% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000). The data also reveals an unexpected spike in drug-related offences, which rose from zero to three incidents—a 100% increase. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with seasonal factors and community-specific triggers playing a role.

Warlingham's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 32.5% increase from the previous month's 3.8. This translates to one reported crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while small, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. When compared to the UK average, Warlingham's overall rate remains 38.3% below the national figure, underscoring the area's continued status as a low-crime environment. The population context further illustrates this: with 8,172 residents, the monthly exposure to crime is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or effective policing—may contribute to maintaining this disparity. However, the rise in specific categories like burglary and anti-social behaviour indicates that while the area is generally safe, targeted issues require attention.