Rural Waverley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a stark contrast in specific categories compared to the UK average. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, is 133% above the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000, making it the most notable outlier. This figure, though relatively low in absolute terms, highlights a localised vulnerability that diverges from broader trends. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 — 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 — underscores the area’s generally low crime environment, though it is not without its anomalies. Anti-social behaviour, the most common single crime type (15 incidents, 28.3% of total), remains a persistent issue, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000, 24% above the UK average. This suggests a concentration of disorderly conduct in specific pockets of the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.0 per 1,000, are 60% below the UK rate, possibly reflecting the area’s lower population density and fewer nightlife venues. Seasonal factors may also play a role: February’s cold, low-activity conditions likely reduced opportunities for property crimes, which accounted for 45.5% of all incidents (24 cases), compared to 20.8% for violent crimes. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary points to targeted issues that may warrant further analysis. The area’s character as a rural built-up zone, with limited commercial activity and transient populations, likely contributes to these patterns.

February saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases) and anti-social behaviour spiking by 150% (from 6 to 15). These increases, though not reflected in overall crime rates, indicate a rise in low-level disorder that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced social activity and increased isolation. Conversely, other theft fell by 50% (from 8 to 4 cases), suggesting a temporary dip in petty theft that could be tied to the winter lull in foot traffic. Burglary also doubled (from 4 to 8 cases), a 100% increase that, while still below the UK average, raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in property security. Anti-social behaviour’s rate (1.3 per 1,000) is 24% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect localised pressures such as limited community resources or transient populations. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences dropped by 8.3% (from 12 to 11 cases), aligning with the area’s generally low violent crime profile. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences — now accounting for 5.7% of all crimes — could signal a need for targeted community engagement to address underlying tensions. The 1-in-219 residents figure for monthly exposure also highlights that, despite the increases, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average.

Rural Waverley’s crime rate in February 2024 rose by 20.3% compared to the previous month’s 3.8 per 1,000, reaching 4.6 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in the crime mix rather than a broad spike in incidents. Daily crime activity averaged 2 cases per day, a figure that, while low, could be amplified by concentrated incidents in specific areas or times. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents — a monthly exposure rate that remains well below the UK average despite the rise. When scaled to the area’s population of 11,588, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime, though the 15 anti-social behaviour cases and 8 burglaries indicate pockets of concern. The area’s relatively small population and rural setting likely contribute to its lower overall rate, as larger urban centres often experience higher volumes of both violent and property crimes. However, the 133% increase in burglary compared to the UK average highlights a unique risk that may be tied to the built-up area’s specific layout or security practices. Residents may find the 1-in-219 figure more relatable than national averages, as it directly reflects their local context. The comparison also underscores that, while the area is not immune to crime, its profile remains markedly different from the UK’s broader trends.