Rural Waverley Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 in Rural Waverley saw a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Despite this overall stability, the crime profile reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences (15 cases) and anti-social behaviour (13 cases) accounted for nearly half of all reported crimes, suggesting a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disruptive activities. Burglary, at 10 incidents, emerged as a significant concern, with its rate 181% above the UK average. This anomaly may be linked to the area's built-up nature within a rural setting, where isolated properties could present unique vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely influenced crime dynamics, with increased outdoor activity contributing to a rise in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime. However, the overall rate remained stable compared to March, indicating no immediate escalation in criminal activity. The lower-than-average rates for public order offences (37% below UK average) and other theft (29% below) suggest that community-focused policing or environmental factors may be mitigating certain types of crime. These findings highlight the need for targeted measures addressing burglary and vehicle security, while the relatively low levels of violent crime and public disorder reflect the area's broader safety profile.

Vehicle crime in April saw a 200% increase, jumping from one to three incidents—a stark rise that may reflect seasonal changes in travel patterns or increased vehicle movement during Easter. Other theft also rose by 66.7%, with five reported cases, suggesting heightened vulnerability in certain areas. Violence and sexual offences climbed by 15.4%, reaching 15 incidents, though this remains 49% below the UK average. Burglary, at 10 cases, stands out as 181% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may partly explain the area's unique crime profile. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 7.1%, and criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9%, indicating some positive shifts. Residents should be particularly vigilant around vehicle security and unattended property, given these sharp increases in specific categories.

Rural Waverley's crime rate in April 2024 remained stable at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge in criminal activity. Daily crime data shows approximately two incidents per day, a rate that, while low, reflects the area's built-up nature within a rural context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 219 residents, a figure that contextualizes the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would require extrapolating national data—a comparison not provided here. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with a small number of crimes, their distribution across the community remains a point of interest for residents and local authorities.