Waverley Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 marked a slight increase in Waverley's overall crime rate, rising to 4.3 per 1,000 residents—a figure that remains 47.6% below the UK average. This performance underscores the area's consistently lower crime levels compared to national trends. month-on-month increase signals a minor upward shift. The crime profile in Waverley is dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.9% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (22.1%), and criminal damage and arson (10.3%). These patterns align with the district's character as a mixed urban and suburban area, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer—could influence these trends, as increased outdoor activity and tourism may drive certain types of crime. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences in Waverley being 49% below the national figure. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or community initiatives in maintaining safety. increase from May suggests that ongoing vigilance is required. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as shoplifting (5.7%) and vehicle crime (4.7%), which are both well below UK averages, further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile. These figures may reflect Waverley's infrastructure, with fewer high-density retail zones or commuter hubs that typically drive such offences. As the summer progresses, monitoring these trends will be critical to understanding whether the June increase is a temporary fluctuation or part of a broader pattern.

June 2024 saw a significant 250% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 2 to 7. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of summer, when cycling activity typically increases. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson rose by 93.5%, suggesting a possible correlation with warmer weather and extended daylight hours. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 66.7%, indicating a potential reduction in opportunistic crimes during this period. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.9% of all crimes, remained 49% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect Waverley's lower levels of violent crime compared to national benchmarks. These shifts in crime mix highlight the area's distinct profile, where property-related offences and anti-social behaviour dominate over more severe violent crimes.

Waverley's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 5.6% compared to 4.1 per 1,000 in May, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining 47.6% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local community. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 232 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in the district. When scaled to the population of 134,284, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime in their daily lives. The increase in the overall rate, though modest, may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the start of summer, which can influence patterns of outdoor activity and tourism in the area.