Cranleigh Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranleigh’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 38.4% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.7% of total incidents (25 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15 cases, 23.8%) and criminal damage and arson (8 cases, 12.7%). These patterns are consistent with Cranleigh’s character as a built-up area within Waverley, where summer festivals, school holidays, and increased tourism may contribute to higher levels of social interaction and associated risks. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (3.0 per 1,000) is 31% lower than Cranleigh’s rate, but the area’s overall crime mix remains distinct. Anti-social behaviour, for instance, is 16% below the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are 15% above, suggesting localized pressures that may be tied to the area’s infrastructure or event calendars. The presence of a 0.6 per 1,000 rate for public order offences, aligned with the UK average, further illustrates the balance between community-specific challenges and national trends. July, as a peak summer month, likely amplifies these dynamics, with festivals and outdoor events creating environments where anti-social behaviour and property crimes are more likely to occur. However, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) compared to the UK average suggest that Cranleigh’s built-up nature and its smaller scale may mitigate some risks. The data also highlights the importance of seasonal context: with schools out and tourism at its height, the area may experience fluctuations in crime patterns that differ from other times of the year. These insights underscore the need for localized analysis, as Cranleigh’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, exhibits unique trends that warrant attention.

July 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Cranleigh’s crime profile, with criminal damage and arson increasing by 700% (from 1 to 8 incidents). This spike, alongside a 200% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 5 to 15 cases) and a 177.8% increase in violence and sexual offences (from 9 to 25), highlights a significant month-on-month transformation. The surge in violence and sexual offences, now accounting for 39.7% of total crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000 for this category, which Cranleigh is 31% below. Meanwhile, other theft fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), a decline that may reflect seasonal factors or increased police presence. These changes suggest a shift in the area’s crime mix, with property crimes (13 total) now comprising 20.6% of the total, compared to 39.7% for violent crimes. Residents may find the 700% rise in criminal damage and arson particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential link to summer festivals or events in the area.

Cranleigh's crime rate in July 2025 rose sharply to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 124.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000. This surge positions the area’s monthly exposure at one reported crime for every 189 residents, a figure that reflects the local context of a built-up area within Waverley. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in July, a statistic that highlights the fluctuating nature of crime in small communities. When compared to the UK average, Cranleigh’s overall rate remains 38.4% lower, but the month-on-month jump underscores the volatility of crime trends even in relatively safe areas. The population of 11,926 means that each resident faces a statistically lower risk than the national average, though the recent rise in specific categories like violence and criminal damage suggests localized pressures that may require attention. These figures, while not directly comparable to UK-wide daily metrics, provide a clear snapshot of Cranleigh’s unique crime dynamics.