Waverley Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 50% below the UK average of 8.6. This stark contrast with national figures underscores Waverley's position as a relatively safe local authority district. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.7% and public order offences at 10.4%. These patterns align with the area's characteristics as a mixed urban-rural district with a strong presence of community services and public spaces. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism activity—likely contributed to the increased reports of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these remain significantly below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, still occur at a rate 47% below the national average, suggesting effective policing strategies or community engagement initiatives. The relatively low levels of property crimes, including burglary (3.1% of total) and vehicle crime (4.0% of total), further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile. This data illustrates a consistent trend of lower crime rates compared to the UK, even as specific categories show seasonal fluctuations.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 350% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 9 cases. This jump, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 45.9%, with reports climbing from 74 to 108. This increase aligns with the summer season's typical surge in public activity. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 44.4%, dropping from 9 to 5, a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes in drug use or enhanced enforcement efforts. Other thefts and shoplifting both declined, with the latter dropping by 21.9% despite the peak tourism season. These mixed trends highlight the combination of factors influencing crime rates, from seasonal dynamics to localized interventions. Waverley's violent crime rate remains 47% below the UK average, a consistent feature of the area's crime profile.

Waverley's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 15.6% compared to June, moving from 3.7 to 4.3 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the overall rate remains 50% below the UK average of 8.6. Daily crime statistics show 19 incidents reported each day in July, a figure that reflects the area's generally low crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 232 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure is particularly striking when considering the area's status as a local authority district with a population of 134,284. The combination of seasonal activity and consistent policing efforts likely contributes to the stability of these figures, even as specific categories like robbery and anti-social behaviour show upward trends. The contrast with the UK average highlights Waverley's position as a safer area, though the increase from June suggests the need for continued monitoring of emerging patterns.