Rural Waverley Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a period of relative stability in Rural Waverley, with an overall crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents—61.3% below the UK average. This figure places the area among the safest in the country, though the month was punctuated by a sharp rise in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.4% of all reported crimes. The dominance of violent crime was accompanied by a persistent low level of property-related offences, with anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage (12.1%) forming the next most common categories. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, as shorter daylight hours and events like Bonfire Night may have influenced social interactions and crime opportunities. The area’s low crime rate is consistent with its rural character, where sparse population density and limited urban infrastructure naturally curb opportunities for theft and burglary. However, the 62.5% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to October suggests a need to monitor localized pressures, such as increased alcohol consumption or transient populations during the festive period. While the UK average for violent crime stands at 2.6 per 1,000, Rural Waverley’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 remains significantly lower, reinforcing its status as a low-risk environment despite the month’s fluctuations.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2023 was a 62.5% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from 8 to 13 incidents. This spike contrasts with a 50% drop in other theft and public order offences, which fell from 6 to 3 and 2 to 1 respectively. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with the rise in violence potentially linked to darker evenings and increased social activity around Bonfire Night. Meanwhile, the decline in public order offences suggests a reduction in alcohol-related incidents, possibly influenced by stricter licensing hours or community initiatives. Drug-related crimes saw a 100% increase, moving from zero to one reported incident, though this remains a small fraction of the overall crime picture. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 58% below the UK average, underscoring its relative safety despite the month-on-month volatility.

Rural Waverley's crime rate in November 2023 dropped by 10.7% compared to October, falling from 3.2 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the area’s historically low crime profile, which remains 61.3% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects its sparse population and limited urban density. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 351 residents, highlighting the low frequency of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to the UK-wide average, where residents face significantly higher risks. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime environment, though the month-on-month shift in violent crime raises questions about localized factors influencing November’s statistics.