Waverley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Waverley recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.8% below the UK average of 7.3. This stark contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique crime profile. Violent and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all crimes, significantly outweighing property crimes (27.6%) and anti-social behaviour (12.1%). This imbalance between violent and property crime may partly explain the area's relatively low overall rate, suggesting a focus on community safety initiatives or demographic factors. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—could influence crime patterns. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Property crime, though lower in volume, includes shoplifting and burglary, both of which saw notable shifts in the month. The interplay between these factors suggests a complex relationship between seasonal events, local infrastructure, and crime prevention measures. This data underscores the importance of tailoring safety efforts to the area's specific needs, such as addressing public order issues during high-traffic periods.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with burglary increasing by 100% (from 13 to 26 incidents) and violence and sexual offences rising by 10.4% (from 173 to 191). This surge in burglaries, despite a 75% lower rate than the UK average for vehicle crime, may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities such as unoccupied homes during Black Friday shopping or increased foot traffic around retail areas. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 52.9% (from 34 to 16), possibly linked to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 42.9% of all reported incidents—remains a striking feature.4 per 1,000 is still 46% below the UK average. This discrepancy could indicate that while violent crime is prevalent in Waverley, its management is more effective than in other regions. Anti-social behaviour, the second-largest category, was 62% below the UK average, suggesting successful community interventions or lower prevalence of nuisance-related incidents. Residents might find the 100% reduction in theft from the person (from 3 to 0 incidents) particularly reassuring, highlighting the effectiveness of local measures against petty theft.

Waverley's crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 in November 2025 represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.7, indicating a slight but notable downward trend. Over the course of the month, this equates to roughly 15 crimes per day—a figure that, while significant, is tempered by the area's population of 134,284. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for every 302 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local community. Compared to the UK average, Waverley's performance is striking: its overall rate is 54.8% lower, and nearly all major crime categories fall below national benchmarks. For instance, anti-social behaviour was 62% below the UK average, and vehicle crime was 75% lower. This suggests that Waverley's policing strategies or community structures may be more effective in mitigating certain types of crime. However, the 100% increase in burglaries compared to October raises questions about the effectiveness of current prevention measures. When viewed through the lens of population size, the data reveals that Waverley's residents face a crime risk that is significantly lower than the national average, though specific vulnerabilities—such as residential areas during seasonal events—require targeted attention.