Waverley Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Waverley’s crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 32.9% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 1.4 per 1,000 residents, was 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents placed Waverley 45% below the national average, a stark contrast to the UK’s 8.0 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced patterns. The town’s relatively low crime rate could reflect its character as a mixed urban-rural area with a focus on community policing and local initiatives. However, the dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or nightlife activity. The absence of major spikes in property crimes, such as burglary or shoplifting, further underscores the area’s comparative safety. This profile aligns with broader trends in areas with strong social cohesion and limited economic deprivation, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections.

Month-on-month changes revealed contrasting trends across crime categories. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, rising from two to four incidents, while theft from the person also doubled, moving from zero to four. Bicycle theft rose by 75%, reflecting potential seasonal shifts or increased activity in specific areas. Conversely, robbery fell by 71.4%, from seven to two cases, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 33.3%. Vehicle crime, a category typically linked to commuter areas, declined by 31.3%, possibly influenced by reduced traffic during October. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly below the UK average, with a 48% deficit. These figures suggest a combination of local factors. Residents may find the 100% increase in weapon possession concerning, highlighting the need for ongoing monitoring in specific locations.

Waverley’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% decrease from September’s rate of 4.6. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the final months of the year, though seasonal factors may influence this shift. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to an average of roughly one crime for every 230 residents across the month. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, the rate remains lower than the UK average. The population of 134,284 means that the impact of individual incidents is distributed across a large community. Comparisons to previous months highlight the volatility of crime trends, with October’s data suggesting a slight but measurable reduction in overall activity.