Waverley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Waverley’s crime profile was defined by a stark imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents. The district’s overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places it 54.8% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts. Violence and sexual offences emerged as the most prevalent category, contributing 191 cases—though this figure remains 46% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely with 54 incidents, a category that is 62% below the UK rate, suggesting a broader cultural or environmental factor that suppresses such activity. Seasonal context may offer partial insight: the month coincided with Black Friday shopping, which could have influenced retail-related crime, though property crime rates remained subdued compared to other areas. Conversely, the dominance of violent crimes might reflect the district’s demographic profile, where public spaces and community interactions are more frequent than in more isolated or industrial regions. This balance between violent and property crime is not typical of many urban centres, where property crime often dominates. Instead, Waverley’s data suggests a community where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more prominent, yet managed effectively through local policing or social cohesion. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime—0.1 per 1,000 residents, 75% below the UK average—could indicate a lower density of parking areas or more secure vehicle storage solutions. However, the sharp increase in burglary cases, which doubled from 13 to 26, raises questions about specific vulnerabilities in the district that may require targeted interventions. This month’s data, therefore, presents a nuanced picture: a generally safe area with a unique focus on violent and anti-social incidents, influenced by both local characteristics and broader seasonal factors.

November saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 13 to 26, a shift that may partly explain the broader property crime dynamics in the month. This surge contrasts with a 52.9% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 34 to 16, suggesting a possible seasonal realignment in criminal activity as darker evenings and festive events like Bonfire Night influence offender behaviour. Meanwhile, violent crimes rose by 10.4%, with 191 incidents reported—though still 46% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime is striking: while violent crimes dominate with 42.9% of the total, property crimes remain relatively low, a pattern consistent with Waverley’s overall safety profile. Residents may find the 100% reduction in theft from the person—down from 3 to 2 cases—particularly reassuring, though this remains an isolated category in the broader picture.

Waverley's November 2025 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.6% decline from October's 3.7, reflecting a continued trend of stability in the district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 302 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that transcends raw numbers. With 15 crimes reported per day on average, the pace of incidents remains consistent with historical patterns for this time of year. The population context further underscores the relative safety of Waverley: at 134,284 residents, the district’s crime rate is 54.8% below the national average, a gap that widens when considering specific categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 46% below the UK average. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the character of Waverley as an area with lower concentrations of high-risk environments compared to larger urban centres.