Warlingham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham’s crime rate in December 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, at 4.8 per 1,000 residents—31.4% lower than the national figure of 7.0. This performance aligns with the area’s likely character as a built-up but relatively low-density part of Tandridge, where community-focused policing and local infrastructure may contribute to lower rates. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28.2% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (25.6%), and criminal damage and arson (18.0%). Seasonal factors, including the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings, likely influenced these patterns, as they often do in areas with mixed residential and commercial land use. For instance, the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour could be linked to increased social activity during the festive season, while the relatively low rate of violent crime may reflect the area’s lower population density and stronger community networks. However, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson—up 250% from November—suggests a need for closer attention to specific locations or events that may have contributed to this spike. The overall picture illustrates that while Warlingham’s crime profile is generally stable, targeted efforts may be needed to address the upward trends in certain categories.

December 2025 witnessed sharp spikes in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 233.3% (from 3 to 10 incidents) and criminal damage and arson jumping 250.0% (from 2 to 7). These increases may partly explain the overall 50.0% month-on-month rise in the area’s crime rate. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 15.4% (from 13 to 11).4 per 1,000 still places Warlingham 46% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour now accounts for 25.6% of all reported crimes, a significant share that may reflect the impact of festive events or heightened social interactions during the holiday season. The data also reveals that Warlingham’s rate of public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) is 59% above the UK average, suggesting a local dynamic—linked to the area’s built-up character or seasonal gatherings—that differs from national trends.

Warlingham’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 50.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.2 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still well below the UK average of 7.0, highlights a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the month, a figure that may reflect seasonal pressures such as holiday-related activity or increased foot traffic in retail areas. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate—1 crime for every 210 residents—provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of encountering a crime was relatively low compared to national benchmarks. However, this figure should be interpreted alongside the specific breakdown of crime types, which show divergent trends in categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. The population context further underscores that Warlingham’s lower overall rate is consistent with its likely character as a built-up area within Tandridge, where community cohesion and local policing may contribute to a more stable crime environment relative to larger urban centres.