Warlingham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Warlingham's crime rate for February 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Tandridge, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones, continues to demonstrate a crime profile markedly lower than national benchmarks. The three most prevalent crime categories were anti-social behaviour (22.6% of total crimes), violence and sexual offences (19.4%), and shoplifting (16.1%). Anti-social behaviour, often linked to indoor socialising patterns during winter, accounted for seven incidents, while shoplifting—a category typically associated with retail environments—rose sharply. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the relatively low levels of vehicle crime and burglary, which are more common during warmer months. However, the persistence of violent crimes, even at a rate 70% below the UK average, suggests ongoing community tensions or specific local factors requiring further analysis. The area's low crime rate, despite its proximity to larger urban centres, could reflect effective local policing strategies or demographic characteristics such as a stable, middle-income population. These patterns will need to be monitored in subsequent months for any shifts tied to seasonal transitions.

February 2025 saw three categories experience a 100% month-on-month increase: shoplifting (from 0 to 5 incidents), possession of weapons (from 0 to 2), and other theft (from 0 to 1). This surge in shoplifting, while unusual for a winter month, may be attributed to end-of-season retail activity or targeted enforcement efforts highlighting previously underreported incidents. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 80%, from five to one, possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic in public spaces during colder weather. Vehicle crime also fell by 50%, aligning with seasonal trends where outdoor thefts typically decline. Vehicle crime in Warlingham (0.6 per 1,000) was 62% higher than the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting local factors such as commuter parking patterns or infrastructure vulnerabilities. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained 70% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's demographic stability or effective community policing. A resident might find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate a shift in retail crime patterns requiring targeted prevention measures.

Warlingham's crime rate for February 2025 fell to 3.8 per 1,000, a 6.2% decrease from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with 1 crime reported per day on average—equivalent to 1 in 264 residents experiencing a crime over the course of the month. When contextualised against the UK average, Warlingham's crime rate remains strikingly low, with 43.3% fewer incidents than the national figure. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's low crime density is particularly pronounced for violent crimes, which occurred at 0.7 per 1,000—70% below the UK's 2.4 per 1,000. However, vehicle crime's 62% surplus over the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, potentially tied to the area's transport infrastructure or commuter demographics. The monthly exposure metric (1 in 264 residents) provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Warlingham is significantly lower than in most UK locations. This contrast with the UK average underscores the area's unique characteristics, whether through effective crime prevention initiatives or inherent demographic factors that contribute to its comparatively low crime profile.