Waverley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley’s January 2024 crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents places the local authority district 44.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (31.0% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.7%) and criminal damage and arson (13.1%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by a mix of social and environmental factors, including the area’s likely blend of urban and suburban characteristics. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours—may have contributed to lower rates of certain crimes, such as theft from the person and shoplifting, which were both well below UK averages. However, the data also reveals persistent challenges, such as the 53.2% increase in criminal damage and arson, which may reflect local issues like vandalism or arson risks tied to specific community dynamics. The relatively low overall crime rate, combined with the area’s demographic and geographic traits, illustrates a community where crime prevention efforts appear to be having a measurable impact, though the interplay of factors remains complex.

January 2024 saw a marked decline in theft from the person, with reported incidents dropping from 9 to 2—a 77.8% reduction. This decrease may be consistent with seasonal patterns, as post-holiday periods often see reduced retail footfall and fewer opportunities for such crimes. Conversely, vehicle crime increased by 60.0%, rising from 40 to 64 incidents. This uptick could be linked to the return of more vehicles on the road following Christmas, though no definitive causal link is established. Criminal damage and arson also rose by 53.2%, from 47 to 72 cases. This category’s performance was below the UK average, with a 12% deficit, suggesting local factors may mitigate such incidents. The data also shows that violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.0% of all crimes, a rate 50% below the UK average. This indicates a relatively safer environment for residents compared to national trends, though the reasons for this disparity remain speculative.

Waverley's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 6.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 245 residents—a statistic that provides a clear measure of the local risk profile. This rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, though the comparison section does not directly address national figures. The population context highlights that Waverley’s crime levels, while measurable, are proportionally less impactful on a per-resident basis than in many other areas. The decrease from the previous month may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail and leisure sectors during January, though this remains a plausible rather than definitive explanation.