Warlingham Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the most frequently reported crime category in Warlingham, accounting for 23.3% of all incidents in March 2025. This category, with 7 reported cases, sits 67% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents—52.6% below the UK average—suggests a generally low-crime environment. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, is 79% above the UK average, likely reflecting the area’s road network and commuter traffic. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and clocks changing, may contribute to increased visibility of certain crimes, though the low overall rate indicates effective community policing or environmental factors. Criminal damage and arson, while comprising 16.7% of incidents, saw a 400% month-on-month increase, suggesting potential spikes in targeted vandalism during this period. The area’s built-up character within Tandridge, with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the balance between property-related and violent crimes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this connection.

March 2025 saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise, though still below the UK average for this category (0.6 per 1,000), warrants attention, possibly linked to seasonal factors or specific local events. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 80% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5 to 1 case—a significant decline that may reflect changes in retail activity or policing focus during the spring transition. Vehicle crime, at 6 cases, remains 79% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge for local authorities. The area’s other theft category also saw a 200% increase, suggesting shifts in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour fell by 57.1%, from 7 to 3 cases, due to improved community engagement or changes in public behaviour as evenings lengthen. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, with property crimes dominating the profile despite the area’s overall low crime rate.

Warlingham’s crime rate in March 2025 (3.7 per 1,000) is 3.2% lower than the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that places it among the safer built-up areas in the UK. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for every 272 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this community. When compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, Warlingham’s performance is striking, with its overall rate nearly halving the national benchmark. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 67% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour, which is 68% below. However, the area’s vehicle crime rate remains a notable outlier, 79% above the UK average, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities in road infrastructure or parking areas. For residents, these figures translate to a generally secure environment, though local authorities may need to address specific categories like vehicle crime to maintain this trend.