Cranleigh Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cranleigh’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This significant disparity underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a trend consistent with its character as a small, built-up area within Waverley. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (23.4% of total), burglary (21.9%), and anti-social behaviour (15.6%), reflecting patterns often seen in smaller towns with a mix of residential and commercial spaces. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour, though both categories remain well below UK averages. Conversely, burglary’s sharp increase to 14 cases (up from 3 in April) highlights an outlier category that deviates from the area’s overall safety. This anomaly could be linked to specific factors, such as the timing of holidays or changes in property occupancy. The low crime rate overall, particularly for violent crimes, likely reflects Cranleigh’s relatively low population density and the presence of community-focused policing initiatives, even if unverified. The interplay between seasonal trends and local demographics continues to shape the area’s crime profile in ways that align with, but also contrast, broader national patterns.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 366.7% increase in burglary, jumping from 3 to 14 cases. This surge, though small in absolute terms, places burglary at 329% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area’s overall safety. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 150% to 10 incidents, possibly linked to longer evenings and bank holidays. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 75%, from 8 to 2, suggesting a shift in community activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 23.4% of all crimes—remained 54% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area’s demographics or local policing efforts. The 100% increase in 'other crime' to 4 incidents highlights an emerging category that warrants further attention, though its exact nature remains unclassified in the data. These fluctuations, while not overwhelming, reveal the nuanced nature of local crime trends.

Cranleigh's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 16.5% compared to April, from 4.6 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, highlights a shift in local dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the low overall rate and the concentrated nature of incidents. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 186 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population context is critical: with 11,926 residents, the area’s small size likely contributes to the manageable daily crime count. However, the rise in burglary rates—now 329% above the UK average—suggests that specific vulnerabilities, such as isolated housing stock or seasonal patterns, may be at play. This contrast between the area’s overall safety and the anomaly in burglary illustrates the complexity of local crime profiles, where broader trends can coexist with outlier categories.