Waverley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waverley's overall crime rate in September 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, with the area's most prevalent crimes being violence and sexual offences (37.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (15.4%), and public order issues (9.6%). These categories are all significantly below UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 50% below the national rate. The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university freshers—may partly explain fluctuations in crime patterns, though the area's overall safety remains notable. Violence and sexual offences, while the largest single category, remain 50% below the UK average, suggesting systemic factors such as community engagement or policing strategies contribute to this gap. Anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during transitional periods like the start of the academic year, saw a 28.8% month-on-month decline, potentially indicating effective local interventions or seasonal variations in incident reporting. Public order offences, typically linked to nightlife activity, remained 44% below the UK average, reinforcing Waverley's lower incidence of such crimes compared to more densely populated or tourist-heavy regions. The area's crime profile appears shaped by a combination of demographic stability, infrastructure, and targeted crime prevention initiatives, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

September 2025 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in robbery and theft from the person, both of which doubled from zero to one and four incidents respectively. This stark increase, while small in absolute terms, represents a 100% surge in two categories that had previously been absent from the monthly report. The rise in these crimes may be linked to the start of the academic year, as increased foot traffic in educational zones could create new opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.8% (from 104 to 74 incidents), a decline that contrasts with typical September trends and may reflect effective local enforcement or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.4% of all crimes, remained 50% below the UK average, highlighting Waverley's continued position as a safer area for this category. Vehicle crime also dropped by 40% (from 10 to 6 incidents), due to reduced summer traffic or enhanced vehicle security measures. These shifts in crime patterns underscore the importance of situational factors, such as seasonal transitions and community dynamics, in shaping local crime trends. For residents, the doubling of robbery incidents serves as a specific warning to remain vigilant in high-traffic areas during the academic term.

Waverley's crime rate in September 2025 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 12.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.1 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend in overall crime. This reduction aligns with the area's historical position as a lower-crime locality, though it is important to contextualise these figures within the population scale. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 279 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a measure of risk for individuals living in the area. On a daily basis, the local rate translated to approximately 16 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while seemingly high, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Waverley's population. The population-scaled perspective is critical: with 134,284 residents, the 481 total crimes represent a manageable level of incident density. This is further illustrated by the fact that Waverley's violent crime rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 50% below the UK average, and its anti-social behaviour rate (0.6 per 1,000) is 49% below national levels. These comparative advantages suggest that the area's infrastructure, policing, or community cohesion may contribute to its lower crime profile. However, the recent doubling of robbery incidents indicates that even in relatively safe areas, targeted vulnerabilities can emerge, requiring continued attention from local authorities and residents.