Cranleigh Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Cranleigh during January 2024, there were 2.9 reported crimes—a figure that places the area 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective translates to a daily risk of encountering crime that is exceptionally low, with one reported incident occurring roughly every 31 days. The crime profile reveals a dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 48.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20%) and criminal damage (11.4%). These patterns align with the post-holiday seasonal context, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have contributed to a shift in crime types. While violent crime remains a significant proportion, its rate is 46% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors and broader demographic trends that mitigate risk. The relatively low levels of property crime, particularly shoplifting (82% below the UK average), further illustrate the area's unique character, possibly influenced by its built-up nature within Waverley and limited commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. This data-driven snapshot offers residents a clear understanding of their everyday risk profile, highlighting both the challenges and the comparatively safe environment that Cranleigh maintains.

January saw a notable 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 7 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in shoplifting (from 0 to 1), contrasts sharply with the 60% decline in other thefts (from 5 to 2). Violence and sexual offences rose by 21.4% to 17 incidents, yet this category remains 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on non-property crimes, with violent offences now comprising 48.6% of the total. Residents may find the 1-in-341 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant, as it contextualises the low likelihood of encountering crime in everyday interactions. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a key area of concern despite the overall decline in reported incidents.

Cranleigh's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, an 18.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.6. This decline positions the area as significantly safer than the UK average, which remains 7.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, a statistic that translates to a local context of roughly one crime for every 341 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, highlighting that the likelihood of encountering crime is comparatively low. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the data suggests that Cranleigh's residents face a markedly lower risk of crime than the national average, with the area's crime profile reflecting a mix of violent and property-related incidents that remain well below UK benchmarks.