Milford and Witley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a resident of Milford and Witley, the crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in December 2025 translates to a daily risk that is effectively negligible. This figure is 61.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a community that consistently ranks among the safest in the country. The most common crimes reported were anti-social behaviour (20% of all incidents), violence and sexual offences (20%), and criminal damage and arson (13.3%). These patterns align with the area's character as a compact, low-density built-up area within Waverley, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors in December—such as dark evenings, holiday-related absences from homes, and the peak of Christmas shopping—could plausibly explain the 100% increase in shoplifting, though the overall number of such incidents remains minimal. The area's low crime rate compared to the UK average is also consistent with its likely demographic profile, which may include a higher proportion of older residents or professionals who are less likely to engage in property-related crimes. Despite the slight uptick in certain categories, the overall picture remains one of low risk, with property crimes accounting for 53% of all incidents and violent crimes making up 20%.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime, each rising by 100% compared to November. This shift may be linked to seasonal pressures, such as the holiday season creating opportunities for opportunistic theft and the increased likelihood of unoccupied homes during festive absences. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, and violence and sexual offences dropped by 62.5%, suggesting that community-focused initiatives or natural seasonal lulls in nightlife activity may have had a dampening effect. Burglary remained 43% above the UK average, despite a 50% reduction from the previous month. This anomaly could reflect the area's built-up nature, where a limited number of residential properties may be more vulnerable to targeted crime. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is that anti-social behaviour—while accounting for 20% of all incidents—remains 35% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts to address nuisance crime may be having a measurable impact. The rise in vehicle crime, however, underscores the need for continued vigilance in securing parked vehicles, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic during the holiday season.

The crime rate in Milford and Witley fell by 28.5% between November 2025 (3.8 per 1,000) and December 2025 (2.7 per 1,000), marking a significant downward trend. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 367 residents—a figure that highlights the exceptional safety of this small built-up area compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the local crime count averaged zero incidents per day, a statistic that, while technically precise, underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this community. When contextualised against the area's population of 5,501, the 15 total crimes reported in December represent a proportionally minute risk for any individual resident. This stark contrast to the UK average is reinforced by the fact that 70% of crime categories in Milford and Witley are below the national benchmark, with anti-social behaviour and violence both showing marked deficits. The only exception is burglary, which remains 43% above the UK average—a discrepancy that may be explained by the area's compact, residential character, which could make individual properties more visible or accessible to potential offenders. These figures collectively illustrate a community that, despite its small size and relative isolation, maintains a crime profile that is overwhelmingly safer than the national average.