Waverley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Waverley's crime picture in October 2025, accounting for 35.2% of the 491 reported crimes. At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate remains 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe local authority. The dominance of violent crime—173 incidents, or 1.3 per 1,000 residents—contrasts with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating a persistent local trend towards non-property crime. Anti-social behaviour (16.1% of total crimes) and public order offences (8.4%) also feature prominently, though both remain significantly below national benchmarks. October's seasonal context—shorter daylight hours, Halloween festivities, and the clocks going back—likely contributes to increased late-night activity and associated risks. The relatively low levels of property crime (32.6% of total) compared to violent crime suggest a distinct local profile, potentially shaped by Waverley's mix of residential and commercial areas, where community policing and local engagement may temper property-related offences. This pattern aligns with the area's broader safety record, though the sharp increase in vehicle crime highlights a specific vulnerability requiring targeted interventions.

October saw a 466.7% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from 6 to 34 incidents—a sharp increase that may partly explain the 2.2% rise in overall crime rates. Robbery and bicycle theft also rose sharply, with robbery tripling and bicycle theft doubling compared to September. These spikes contrast with declines in burglary (down 58.1%) and drug-related offences (down 28.6%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained 51% below the UK average at 1.3 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 52% and 43% below national rates respectively. For residents, the 34 vehicle crime cases reported in October—more than double the previous month—underscore the need for heightened awareness in parking areas and garages.

Waverley's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly by 2.2% compared to September's 3.6 per 1,000, reaching 3.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 16 crimes reported each day in the district, a figure that, while low, reflects the area's consistent safety record. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 273 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population of 134,284 means that the 491 total crimes reported represent a small proportion of daily life, though localized spikes in specific categories—such as the 466.7% increase in vehicle crime—suggest areas requiring targeted attention. This daily and monthly context reinforces Waverley's position as a safer-than-average area, with crime levels remaining well below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000.