Waverley Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley’s January 2025 crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents marked a continuation of its long-term safety profile, sitting 54.9% below the UK average. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly 40% of all crimes but remained significantly lower than the national rate. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s demographic composition, with a relatively stable population and limited exposure to high-risk environments typically associated with higher violent crime rates. Public order offences and shoplifting followed as the next most common categories, with both showing rates well below UK averages. The seasonal context of January—characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributed to the overall lower crime levels, particularly in outdoor and commercial spaces. Despite this, the area’s crime picture remains balanced, with no single category dominating to an extent that would suggest systemic issues. The persistence of violent crime as the most frequent type, albeit at a lower rate than nationally, may indicate a need for targeted community initiatives to address underlying factors. Overall, the data reinforces Waverley’s position as a relatively safe local authority district, with crime trends closely tied to seasonal and demographic influences.

January 2025 saw a marked decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 47.2% from 72 to 38 incidents. This decrease, coupled with a 44.4% drop in drug-related crimes, suggests a possible reduction in community tensions or improved enforcement in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 25% to 40 incidents, likely reflecting seasonal patterns in retail activity or targeted efforts by offenders in post-holiday periods. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.8% of all crimes, but their rate of 1.3 per 1,000 was 48% below the UK average. Burglary decreased by 35% to 13 incidents, potentially influenced by heightened awareness during colder months. These shifts highlight a combination of local conditions and national trends, with some areas of the crime profile showing resilience while others require targeted intervention.

Waverley's crime rate for January 2025 fell by 7.3% compared to the previous month, declining from 3.4 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which historically correlate with lower outdoor crime activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a localised timeframe. When scaled to the population of 134,284, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 314 residents over the course of January. This provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s overall safety, with the crime rate continuing to outperform the UK average by over 50%. These figures suggest a stable environment, though fluctuations in specific crime categories may warrant closer attention in future reports.