Cranleigh Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranleigh’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure, while historically low for the area, conceals a troubling uptick in specific categories that demand attention. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.9% of all reported crimes, with 23 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.9 per 1,000, still 26% below the UK average for this category. The dominance of violent crime over property crime, which saw 17 incidents, contrasts with the national profile, where property crime typically constitutes a larger share. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this pattern: extended evenings, the Christmas shopping peak, and the absence of residents during holiday travel may have created conditions where personal safety became more precarious. The data also highlights the persistent underperformance of anti-social behaviour and other theft in relation to UK averages, with the latter category dropping by 57.1% compared to November. This decline in shoplifting, however, was accompanied by a sharp rise in other theft, which may signal a shift in criminal focus toward more targeted or opportunistic methods. The area’s low overall rate, combined with these fluctuations, suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal influences. As a built-up area within Waverley, Cranleigh’s crime profile reflects both the benefits of a relatively stable, low-density population and the challenges posed by transient activity during peak retail and social periods.

December 2025 saw a 200% surge in other theft and vehicle crime, with both categories rising from 2 to 6 and 1 to 3 incidents respectively. This escalation, coupled with a 100% increase in possession of weapons, marks a sharp deviation from the previous month’s trends. Violent crimes, which made up 47.9% of all incidents, remained significantly below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000, 26% below Cranleigh’s rate). Anti-social behaviour, another key category, dropped by 33.3% to 4 incidents, though this decrease was offset by rising theft-related offences. The contrast between declining anti-social behaviour and increasing property crimes may reflect shifts in local activity patterns, such as reduced public gatherings during colder evenings and heightened focus on retail environments during the Christmas shopping period. Residents should be particularly alert to the doubling of other theft incidents, which may indicate targeted opportunities in high-traffic areas.

Cranleigh's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 16.9% compared to November 2025, moving from 3.4 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related activity may influence crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day during the month, a figure that reflects both local rhythms and broader national trends. Over the course of December, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the rate within the population. With a population of 11,926, this means the area’s residents faced a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to the UK average, but the rise in violent offences suggests vigilance is warranted during the festive period. The shift in crime type distribution, particularly the spike in other theft and vehicle crime, indicates a need for targeted awareness in areas where these incidents are concentrated.