Warlingham Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Warlingham in January 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from both national trends and local seasonal patterns. Vehicle crime dominated the landscape, accounting for 30.3% of all reported incidents—1.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 193% above the UK average. This stark contrast with the national benchmark suggests unique local conditions, possibly tied to the area's road infrastructure or commuter traffic. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.2% of total crimes, though it remained 8% below the UK average, indicating a relatively stable community environment. Violence and sexual offences, at 18.2% of the total, were 72% below the UK rate, a disparity consistent with Warlingham's lower population density and suburban character. Seasonal factors likely played a role in these figures: January's post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to lower violent crime rates while amplifying vehicle-related incidents. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, 43.7% below the UK average, positions Warlingham as a safer area. This balance between above-average vehicle crime and below-average violent offences suggests a combination of urban infrastructure and community dynamics. The absence of major spikes in theft or burglary further reinforces the area's stability, though the sharp rise in public order offences highlights potential challenges in managing local interactions during the winter months.

January 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour rising by 250% (from 2 to 7). These increases, while notable, were offset by declines in burglary (-66.7%) and violence and sexual offences (-45.5%). The most striking regional disparity was vehicle crime, which stood at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—193% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast suggests local factors such as traffic density or car parking infrastructure may be contributing to the anomaly. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 8% below the UK average, potentially reflecting community engagement initiatives or lower population density. Residents should note the 400% rise in public order offences, which could indicate seasonal pressures or shifts in local activity patterns during the post-holiday period.

Warlingham's January 2025 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 3.1% increase from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This slight upward trend contrasts with the broader UK context, where Warlingham's overall rate remains 43.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in January, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 248 residents over the course of the month. While this figure is lower than the UK average, it underscores the area's relative safety compared to other regions. The population context further highlights that Warlingham's 8,172 residents experience crime at a rate significantly below the national benchmark, suggesting effective local policing or community factors that mitigate criminal activity. These statistics, when viewed alongside the month-on-month changes, indicate that while some crime categories have risen, the overall profile remains stable within a historically safer demographic.