Rural Waverley Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relative safety, though it is not without its challenges. The most common crimes were anti-social behaviour (26.4% of total incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (24.5%) and burglary (17.0%). The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced some patterns. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, matched the UK average, suggesting that community interactions and public spaces remain a consistent area of focus. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were lower than the UK average, a trend that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density, which could limit opportunities for such crimes. Burglary, however, was 150% above the UK average, indicating a specific vulnerability that requires further analysis. The data also shows that public order offences and other theft were significantly below the UK average, linked to the area's smaller population and lower levels of commercial activity. These findings suggest a nuanced picture, where some crime types align with national trends while others diverge, underscoring the importance of tailored local strategies. As the area moves into spring, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to ensure that the current stability is maintained and any emerging issues are addressed promptly.

March 2024 marked notable decreases in vehicle crime, which fell by 66.7% from 3 to 1, and other theft, which dropped by 25% from 4 to 3. These reductions may partly explain the area's continued safety compared to the UK average. Conversely, drugs-related offences saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 2, while other crime also doubled from 0 to 1. This uptick in minor offences contrasts with the broader trend of decline in more severe categories. The breakdown of crime types reveals a complex mix: while violence and sexual offences were 59% below the UK average, burglary rates were 150% above, indicating a need for focused interventions in residential areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, matched the UK average, suggesting that community interactions and public spaces remain a consistent area of concern. Residents may find the 66.7% drop in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as it reflects improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such offences during the transition to spring.

Rural Waverley's crime rate in March 2024 remained stable at 4.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting consistent patterns in local policing and community dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate and suggests a generally secure environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up rural area. When scaled to the population of 11,588, this figure illustrates that most residents experience no direct interaction with crime during any given month. The stability in crime rates, coupled with the low frequency of incidents, positions Rural Waverley as a relatively safe place compared to broader UK trends, where the average rate is 7.7 per 1,000. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as vehicle crime and public order offences, which are significantly below UK averages. However, the data also highlights localised challenges, such as burglary rates being 150% above the UK average, suggesting targeted efforts may be needed in specific areas or crime types.