Waverley Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Waverley during August 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by local demographics and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and vehicle crime (9.0%). This distribution suggests a balance between community-focused issues and transportation-related concerns, consistent with Waverley’s mix of urban and rural characteristics. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 is 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that may be attributed to effective local policing, lower population density, or the area’s economic structure. August, a peak holiday month, likely influenced patterns such as increased vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, as temporary residents or visitors interact with local infrastructure. However, the low rates of shoplifting (67% below the UK average) and drug-related offences (100% below the UK average) indicate a community with strong retail security measures or limited exposure to certain risk factors. These findings align with Waverley’s character as a district with a blend of residential, commercial, and recreational spaces, where crime prevention strategies may be more integrated into daily life than in larger urban centres. The seasonal context of August—marked by tourism and summer events—also highlights the need for adaptive policing to address temporary spikes in specific crime types, such as theft from the person, which rose sharply in the month.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (from 2 to 4 incidents) and robbery doubling to 2 cases. Vehicle crime surged by 66.7% (33 to 55), a rise that may be linked to increased traffic during the summer months or seasonal travel. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), and drug-related offences decreased by 70.6% (17 to 5), suggesting potential successes in targeted interventions. The crime mix in Waverley also reveals a strikingly low rate of shoplifting, with 24 cases reported—67% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This disparity could reflect local efforts to deter retail crime or the area’s demographic profile, such as a lower presence of high-traffic commercial zones. For residents, the sharp increase in theft from the person—now 0.0 per 1,000—may signal a need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during peak tourist periods.

Waverley’s August 2023 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 marked a 4.8% increase from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight uptick in reported incidents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged 20 incidents per day, a rate that, while consistent with other months, highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Waverley’s overall rate remains significantly lower, suggesting effective local policing or demographic factors that reduce crime exposure. The 4.8% month-on-month rise, though modest, may be influenced by seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during August holidays or temporary shifts in community activity. For residents, the 1-in-219 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible sense of risk, though it remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This contrast underscores the area’s relative safety, even as local trends show minor fluctuations.