Warlingham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,172 residents, Warlingham recorded 34 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 people. This figure sits 43.2% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking Warlingham as one of the safer areas in the country. The distribution of crimes reveals a pattern consistent with a suburban or semi-rural built-up area: violence and sexual offences (12 incidents, 35.3% of total) remain the most common category, followed by criminal damage and arson (6 incidents, 17.7%). These rates align with seasonal patterns, as September marks the start of the academic year, potentially increasing tensions in local schools and community hubs. The relatively low overall crime rate may reflect a combination of community cohesion, limited commercial activity compared to urban centres, and effective local policing. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests targeted interventions could address underlying factors such as alcohol-related incidents or youth-related conflicts in public spaces. The area's crime profile also shows a marked absence of shoplifting and theft from the person, which is consistent with a community where retail presence is modest and tourism is not a significant driver of foot traffic. While the overall rate remains low, the seasonal shift into darker evenings and the return of students may create conditions where violent crimes are more likely to occur in isolated or poorly lit areas.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) compared to August. This jump may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity as days shorten, or targeted vandalism linked to local events. Public order offences also doubled, rising from 0 to 3 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month. This could indicate heightened social interactions in public spaces during the early autumn, exacerbated by the start of the academic term. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 40% (from 5 to 3 incidents), and other theft fell by 60% (from 5 to 2 incidents), suggesting that community-focused initiatives or police patrols may have had a measurable effect. The breakdown of crimes also reveals notable differences from the UK average: violence and sexual offences are 42% below the national rate, while criminal damage and arson are 32% above. This divergence highlights Warlingham's unique character, where property crimes are less prevalent than in many urban areas but where acts of damage may be more concentrated due to local factors such as the presence of community assets or unsecured spaces. Residents may find the 35.3% share of violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as this category constitutes the largest proportion of reported crimes and could inform local safety strategies.

Warlingham's crime rate in September 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) represents a 21.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may feel low to some residents but is consistent with the area's generally safe profile. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 240 residents—a statistic that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in Warlingham compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate suggests that while the rate has risen, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable for a community of this size. The contrast with the UK average is particularly striking: Warlingham's rate is 43.2% lower than the national figure, a gap that reflects the area's lower population density and potentially stronger community networks. However, the increase from August to September highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly in areas where violent crimes and public order offences have risen. For residents, the 1-in-240 monthly exposure rate serves as a tangible benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives, even as local conditions evolve.