Waverley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley’s crime rate in February 2024 remained lower than the UK average, with 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents—45.1% below the national figure of 7.1. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.9% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.0%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). These figures reflect a broader trend in Waverley, where violent crime rates are consistently below national levels, likely influenced by the area’s character as a mixed urban-rural district with a strong community presence and lower population density compared to major metropolitan areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the relatively low overall crime rate, though the sharp increase in burglary and bicycle theft suggests that localized factors, such as targeted criminal activity or changes in routine, could be at play. Anti-social behaviour, while still a significant category, remains 43% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement initiatives that have mitigated such incidents. The data also highlights the persistent underrepresentation of property crimes in Waverley, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both falling well below national averages, due to the area’s lower retail density and fewer opportunities for such offences compared to more commercially active regions. These patterns underscore the need for continued monitoring, particularly as the transition from winter to spring may bring new dynamics in criminal activity, especially with the potential for increased outdoor activity and mobility.

February 2024 saw a 95.7% increase in burglary cases, rising from 23 to 45. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased home security during colder months or targeted activity in specific neighbourhoods. Bicycle theft also rose sharply, with a 66.7% increase from 3 to 5 incidents, possibly linked to the start of the academic year and greater cycling activity as temperatures began to rise. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 64.1%, with reports dropping from 64 to 23—a decline consistent with reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for such crimes during winter. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.2 per 1,000, remain 52% below the UK average, suggesting that Waverley’s broader safety profile continues to outperform national trends despite these isolated spikes.

Waverley’s crime rate in February 2024 fell by 4.2% compared to January 2024, dropping from 4.1 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline aligns with the typically lower outdoor activity seen in winter months. below the UK average. On a daily basis, 18 crimes were reported in February—a figure that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, underscores the need for vigilance in high-risk areas. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 255 residents, a ratio that, when contextualised against Waverley’s population of 134,284, illustrates the relatively low risk compared to national trends. However, the month-on-month decrease contrasts with the sharp rise in specific crime categories, such as burglary, which may signal shifting patterns in criminal activity that warrant closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.