Rural Waverley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley’s crime rate in August 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 61% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in light of its rural character and built-up infrastructure. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and public order offences (10.8%). These figures suggest a persistent challenge in managing interpersonal conflicts, even in a low-crime environment. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these trends: August, as a peak holiday month, could have influenced burglary risks through the temporary absence of residents, though burglaries remained below the UK average. Meanwhile, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes indicates a unique crime profile for Rural Waverley, one that diverges from the typical urban emphasis on theft and vehicle crime. The area’s low overall rate, despite the presence of violent offences, likely reflects its small population and limited commercial activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. This combination of factors creates a distinct local context, where safety is maintained through both demographic and geographic characteristics.

August 2024 marked a 29% decline in Rural Waverley’s overall crime rate compared to July, reflecting a safer environment for residents. Among the most notable shifts was a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 4 incidents. This spike may partly explain the area’s broader trend of reduced property crimes, which fell by 55.6% (from 9 to 4 burglaries). Violent crimes, however, remained 41% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that highlights the area’s continued resilience against more severe offences. The drop in other thefts—71.4% from 7 to 2 incidents—suggests a possible seasonal impact, with fewer opportunities for theft during the peak holiday period. These changes underscore a combination of local dynamics and broader crime patterns.

Rural Waverley’s crime rate in August 2024 dropped to 3.2 per 1,000 residents, a 29% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5. This marks a continued downward trend in the area’s overall safety, with fewer incidents reported per capita compared to July. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up rural setting. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 313 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests that Rural Waverley’s residents face a markedly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area’s status as a relatively safe place to live, despite the presence of violent and property crimes.