Waverley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley's December 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places it 52.9% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national figure underscores the area’s unique characteristics. As a largely rural district with a mix of commuter suburbs and historic villages, Waverley’s low crime profile aligns with its lower population density and limited urban centres. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.1% of all reported crimes—still 49% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 11.5% of the total, and was 57% below the national rate. These figures suggest a community with relatively low levels of interpersonal conflict and public disorder. December, with its long evenings and holiday-related activities, typically sees spikes in retail crime and alcohol-related incidents. However, Waverley’s data shows no such increase in shoplifting or public order offences, which could indicate effective local policing or community engagement during the festive period. The absence of significant rises in property crime, despite the holiday season’s potential for empty homes, may also reflect strong domestic security measures or a lower incidence of targeted burglary in this area. Overall, the data illustrates a district where crime remains consistently below national averages, though the exact reasons for this trend would require deeper analysis of local demographics and policing strategies.

December 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery, possession of weapons, and bicycle theft all increasing by 100% compared to November. This tripling of incidents in these areas—though still low in absolute terms—raises questions about potential triggers. Robbery, for instance, rose from 2 to 4 cases, a sharp increase that may reflect heightened foot traffic during the Christmas shopping period or changes in local economic activity. Similarly, the doubling of bicycle thefts to 4 cases could be linked to increased cycling during colder weather or the presence of high-value bikes in residential areas. In contrast, drug-related offences fell by 35.7% (14 to 9), suggesting a possible reduction in illicit activity during the festive season or improved enforcement. Public order offences also declined by 28.1% (32 to 23), due to seasonal moderation in alcohol consumption or successful community interventions. Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, decreased by 8.4% (191 to 175), a trend that may reflect the impact of winter weather on outdoor gatherings or the effectiveness of targeted crime prevention measures. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Waverley, where seasonal and situational factors can influence patterns even within a generally low-crime environment. Residents may find the significant rise in robbery and weapon possession particularly concerning, as these crimes often have more immediate and visible impacts on community safety.

Waverley’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents remained unchanged from November, indicating a stable trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 14 reported crimes per day—a figure that, while low, serves as a reminder of the ongoing need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 308 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This figure, when contextualised within Waverley’s population of 134,284, suggests a community where residents are far less likely to encounter crime compared to the national average. The stability in the overall rate, despite the sharp increases in certain categories, may reflect the area’s broader crime prevention efforts or the mitigating effect of its rural character on more severe offences. For instance, the absence of significant rises in property crime—despite the holiday season’s potential for empty homes—could be attributed to the distribution of housing stock across sparsely populated areas, which may reduce opportunities for burglary. Additionally, the low rate of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and robbery (0.0 per 1,000) compared to the UK average indicates that Waverley’s residents may experience fewer direct threats to personal safety, a factor that could be linked to the area’s lower population density and more open, less congested environments. These comparisons reinforce the idea that Waverley’s crime profile is shaped by its geographical and social context, offering a contrast to more densely populated urban areas where crime rates tend to be higher.