Waverley Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Waverley, the crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 translates to a monthly risk where one in every 269 residents experiences a reported crime. This rate is 51.3% below the UK average, a significant divergence that positions Waverley as a relatively low-risk area compared to national trends. The per-capita perspective reveals that the daily crime count—roughly 16 incidents—while not negligible, is a manageable figure for a community of 134,284 people. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounts for 32.7% of all incidents, though this rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both significantly under UK averages, further reinforce the area’s lower-than-average exposure to disruptive activities. Seasonal factors in March, such as the transition to spring and longer evenings, may influence crime patterns, though the data does not indicate a direct correlation. The absence of high-profile crimes like bicycle theft and robbery, which are 100% below UK averages, suggests that local measures—whether community-based or environmental—may contribute to this reduced risk profile. These figures collectively illustrate a safer environment, though the daily crime count remains a relevant consideration for residents assessing their immediate surroundings.

March 2023 saw a notable balance between property and violent crimes, with property crimes making up 36.8% of the total (184 incidents) and violent crimes comprising 32.7% (163 incidents). This shift in crime mix, where property crimes slightly outpace violent ones, contrasts with some areas where violent crime dominates. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, is 56% below the UK average, a stark divergence that may reflect local factors such as community policing efforts or social dynamics. Similarly, anti-social behaviour (0.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) are both significantly below their respective UK averages, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive incidents. For residents, the daily crime count of 16 provides a concrete reference point, though it remains important to contextualise this within the broader low-risk profile of Waverley. The absence of bicycle theft and robbery—both 100% below UK averages—suggests that local infrastructure and community practices may mitigate these specific risks.

In March 2023, Waverley recorded 499 total crimes, translating to 16 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the local crime rhythm, though it must be noted that this is specific to Waverley and not comparable to UK-wide averages. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 269 residents, a metric that situates the risk in a population-scaled context. With a population of 134,284, this equates to a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. The breakdown of crimes reveals that even the most common category, violence and sexual offences, is 56% below the UK average. This disparity highlights a broader trend in Waverley’s crime profile, where property and violent crimes are consistently underrepresented compared to national figures. The low incidence of theft from the person and bicycle theft—both 100% below UK averages—suggests a community with fewer high-risk environments for such crimes. These figures collectively underscore a safer local environment, though the daily crime count remains a relevant measure for residents assessing their immediate surroundings.