Cranleigh Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cranleigh's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 36.8% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This performance, while showing a 21.3% month-on-month increase from 3.9 per 1,000 in October, continues to reflect a pattern of consistently lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 49.1% of all incidents (28 cases), though this rate remained 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Public order offences (6 cases, 10.5% of total) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 10.5% of total) also contributed significantly to the monthly tally, with both categories remaining below UK averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely influenced patterns, though the absence of major spikes in property crime suggests effective local measures. Anti-social behaviour, at 5 cases (8.8% of total), was 64% below the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect Cranleigh's built-up area status within Waverley, where community engagement and policing strategies appear to mitigate such incidents. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (1 case, 1.8% of total), 77% below the UK average, could be attributed to the area's limited commuter traffic and proximity to rural zones, where vehicle theft is less common. These figures collectively illustrate a community where violent crime remains a primary concern, but overall safety metrics continue to outperform national averages, due to a combination of local initiatives and the area's demographic profile.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+100%) and drug-related crimes (+100%), with four shoplifting incidents reported for the first time this year. Public order offences also rose by 50%, reaching six incidents, though this remains 2% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), and other thefts decreased by 50%, reflecting possible seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. Violent crimes, at 28 incidents (49.1% of total), remained 7% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting local efforts in community policing may be effective. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8.8% of crimes, was 64% below the UK average, potentially linked to Cranleigh's character as a quieter built-up area within Waverley. These shifts highlight the combination of local demographics and seasonal events like Bonfire Night.

Cranleigh's crime rate in November 2024 rose by 21.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.9 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 2 incidents per day over the month, a figure that provides context for residents assessing personal risk. On a monthly exposure basis, one crime occurred for roughly every 209 residents, illustrating a relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 11,926. This statistic, when considered alongside the UK average, underscores Cranleigh's consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime profile, while showing month-on-month growth, continues to diverge from national trends, suggesting factors specific to the local environment may be at play.