Rural Waverley Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This position as one of the UK’s safest areas contrasts with notable outliers in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.8% of total crimes (14 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.3%) and burglary (19.2%). The area’s built-up character within a rural district likely influences these patterns, with limited commercial density reducing opportunities for property crime but proximity to transport routes or seasonal movements potentially contributing to spikes in targeted offences. Seasonal factors in September—back-to-school activity, university freshers, and shorter evenings—may have shifted criminal focus toward localised, community-based offences. While violent crime decreased by 22.2% from August, burglary surged by 125%, a 158% increase above the UK average, highlighting vulnerabilities in property security. Anti-social behaviour’s doubling compared to August suggests a reallocation of criminal energy toward lower-level, public-space offences, linked to increased foot traffic or social gatherings. The overall safety profile of Rural Waverley, however, remains robust, with crime rates significantly below national benchmarks, reflecting the area’s character as a low-density, community-oriented built-up zone within a rural landscape.

September saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 125% (from 4 to 9 incidents) and anti-social behaviour doubling (from 5 to 10). This contrasts with declines in public order offences (-50%) and vehicle crime (-50%), suggesting a reallocation of criminal activity. Violent crime, though still the most common category (29.8% of total), fell by 22.2% compared to August, a drop that may reflect the seasonal transition as university freshers returned, potentially altering local dynamics. Burglary in Rural Waverley is 158% above the UK average (0.3 vs 0.8 per 1,000), a stark outlier that may be linked to the area’s built-up nature within a rural setting—where isolated properties or transient populations could create vulnerabilities. The sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, coupled with the absence of a corresponding increase in violent crime, hints at a shift toward lower-level, community-focused offences. Residents may find the 47 total crimes reported over 30 days (roughly 2 per day) a useful benchmark for local crime frequency.

Rural Waverley’s crime rate in September 2024 rose to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 27.3% increase from August’s 3.2. This shift, though modest, reflects a localised uptick in certain categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 247 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area among the safest in the UK. With a population of 11,588, the absolute number of crimes (47) remains well below the national average, but the rise in specific categories like burglary warrants attention. The local context—Rural Waverley’s status as a built-up area within a largely rural district—likely influences patterns, with limited commercial density potentially reducing opportunities for property crime, yet proximity to transport routes or seasonal movements possibly contributing to spikes in targeted offences. This balance between relative safety and emerging trends highlights the area’s unique position in the broader UK crime profile.