Milford and Witley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked a continuation of Milford and Witley's historically low crime profile, with an overall rate of 3.3 crimes per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Waverley, characterised by a mix of residential and commercial properties, has long demonstrated a crime pattern that diverges from the national norm. The top crime types in October were violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by other crime (3 incidents, 16.7%) and burglary (3 incidents, 16.7%). The low rate of violence and sexual offences—2.7 per 1,000, 59% below the UK average—suggests a combination of community cohesion and effective local policing. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, may have played a role in shaping crime patterns. While the number of violent incidents fell significantly, the rise in other crime categories such as burglary and non-specific offences indicates a need for continued vigilance. The area's overall safety, however, remains evident, with property crimes (7 total) and violent crimes (6 total) both well below the UK average. This suggests that Milford and Witley's built-up environment, likely with strong community ties and limited high-risk zones, contributes to its consistently low crime rates.

Violence and sexual offences decreased by 45.5% in October 2025, dropping from 11 to 6 incidents. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of October, where darker evenings and the timing of Halloween may have influenced reduced opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, other crime surged by 200.0%, rising from one to three incidents—a stark contrast that deserves closer attention. This increase, though modest in absolute terms, highlights a shift in the crime mix, with non-violent, non-property offences becoming more prominent. Burglary also rose 100.0%, jumping from zero to three incidents, though this remains below the UK average for burglary. Public order offences fell by 50.0%, from four to two, suggesting a reduction in disturbances during the month. The area's performance in violence and sexual offences—59% below the UK average—further reinforces its status as a comparatively safe built-up area, despite the rise in other crime categories.

Milford and Witley's crime rate in October 2025 fell 28.0% from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000 to 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained period of low crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 306 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within this built-up area's population of 5,501. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a rate that remains well below the UK average. This low daily frequency aligns with the area's character as a relatively quiet residential and commercial hub, where local initiatives and community engagement may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-306 residents—provides a tangible sense of the scale, illustrating that most residents are unaffected by crime during any given month. This is particularly notable in a region where property crimes and violent incidents are both below the UK average, suggesting a combination of geographical factors and local policing strategies may be reinforcing safety.