Waverley Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley's overall crime rate in January 2025 was 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects a combination of seasonal factors and ongoing community safety efforts. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.8% of all reported crimes, followed by public order (11.2%) and shoplifting (9.4%). These figures suggest a crime profile skewed towards interpersonal conflicts and low-level disorder, rather than property crime or serious violence. The post-holiday period likely contributed to the overall decline, as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may have dampened opportunities for shoplifting and other outdoor crimes. However, the persistent gap between Waverley's rates and UK averages indicates a structural advantage, possibly linked to the area's mix of urban and rural characteristics. While violence remains the most common category, its rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 48% below the UK average, highlighting the effectiveness of local policing strategies. Public order offences, which include disturbances and anti-social behaviour, also showed a significant gap, with rates 13% below national levels. This may reflect Waverley's relatively stable community dynamics or the presence of targeted interventions in public spaces. The seasonal context of January, with its reduced tourism and retail activity, likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored in future months.

January 2025 saw a 47.2% drop in anti-social behaviour, with incidents falling from 72 to 38. This decline may reflect seasonal patterns, as shorter days and post-holiday activity could reduce opportunities for such incidents. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 25%, rising from 32 to 40 cases, linked to reduced retail footfall drawing attention to fewer but more visible thefts. Robbery cases doubled from 1 to 2. Waverley's violent crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 48% below the UK average, underscoring the area's comparative safety. Public order offences also fell 13% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community engagement in this category. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and targeted crime prevention efforts.

Waverley's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 7.3% decrease from December's 3.4 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the post-holiday period, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were reported over the month, translating to one crime occurring for every 314 residents over the course of January. This monthly exposure figure provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to national averages. When scaled to the area's population of 134,284, the crime rate remains well below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting Waverley's consistently safer profile. The reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 47.2% from 72 to 38 incidents, further reinforces this trend, suggesting community-focused initiatives or seasonal factors may have played a role.