Waverley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a district of 134,284 residents, Waverley recorded 470 crimes in April 2025—a figure that translates to 3.5 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 54.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area well within the lower quartile of national crime statistics. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (30.6% of total), anti-social behaviour (16.6%), and criminal damage and arson (11.5%). These patterns suggest a crime profile skewed toward property-related incidents and public disorder, with violent crime rates significantly lower than the national average. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter holiday—may have influenced crime trends, as evidenced by the 24.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, which could reflect reduced public activity in the evenings. Conversely, the tripling of theft from the person and bicycle theft may be linked to increased foot traffic during the Easter weekend, a period when retail and leisure spaces see heightened use. Waverley's lower rates of anti-social behaviour (55% below the UK average) and shoplifting (70% below the UK average) suggest that community engagement or local policing strategies may be effective in curbing such incidents. The district's overall crime rate, however, remains consistent with its historical position as a relatively safe area, though the recent surge in theft-related crimes highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic public spaces. The balance between property and violent crime—39.8% versus 30.6%—also contrasts with national trends, where property crimes typically make up a larger share of the total. This discrepancy may be attributed to Waverley's urban character, which includes a mix of residential and commercial areas that could influence the distribution of crime types.

April 2025 saw a stark rise in theft from the person and bicycle theft, both surging by 300% compared to March. This marks a sharp contrast to the 66.7% drop in robbery cases, which fell from 3 to 1. The shift in violent crime also stands out: violence and sexual offences decreased by 24.2%, from 190 to 144, a change that may partly reflect the Easter holiday period reducing opportunities for such incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, accounting for 16.6% of all crimes, though this rate was 55% below the UK average. The contrast between Waverley's crime mix and national trends is evident, with property crimes making up 39.8% of the total (compared to 45% nationally) and violent crimes comprising 30.6% (versus 34% nationally). For residents, the tripling of theft from the person cases—now four reported incidents—suggests a need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during the Easter weekend when foot traffic increases. The 24.2% reduction in violence and sexual offences, however, aligns with historical patterns where holidays correlate with lower rates of such crimes due to reduced public gatherings.

Waverley's crime rate in April 2025 remained at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 2.8% decline from March's 3.6 per 1,000. This minor monthly shift suggests a stabilisation in local policing efforts or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while consistent with previous months, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 286 residents experienced a reported crime—a rate that underscores the relative safety of Waverley compared to the national benchmark. This monthly exposure rate is particularly noteworthy when contextualised against the UK average of 1 in 130 residents affected annually. For a district of 134,284 people, this implies that local residents face a crime risk that is roughly half the national average, a disparity that may reflect Waverley's urban layout, community engagement initiatives, or targeted policing strategies. The consistency in daily crime counts, despite the month-on-month rate decline, highlights the need for further analysis into whether the reduction is due to underreporting, improved detection, or genuine shifts in criminal behaviour.