Rural Waverley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Rural Waverley's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring a persistent local trend that may be influenced by the area's rural character and limited urban density. The overall crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000, 67.1% below the UK average of 7.0, reflects a generally low-crime environment, though the seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended darkness—introduces unique dynamics. Anti-social behaviour (25.9% of total crimes) and burglary (14.8%) followed as the next most common categories, with the latter slightly exceeding the UK average by 43%. This anomaly may be attributed to the area's built-up nature within a rural setting, where homes may be more isolated and vulnerable to targeted crime. The relatively low crime rate, however, suggests that community cohesion and rural isolation could contribute to a reduced likelihood of certain crime types. Seasonal factors, such as the closure of some businesses over the holidays, may have further dampened opportunities for property crime, though the slight increase in public order offences highlights the challenges of managing social activity during the festive period. This interplay between geography and seasonality appears to shape Rural Waverley's crime picture in ways distinct from both urban and more densely populated rural areas.

December 2025 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from one to two incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened social activity during the festive season. Conversely, other theft crimes fell by 50%, aligning with the holiday period's reduced retail foot traffic. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant crime category, decreased by 45% compared to November, despite the month's dark evenings and holiday-related gatherings. This category remains 61% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, suggesting a persistent local trend. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, is the only category exceeding the UK average by 43%, highlighting a specific vulnerability in property crime prevention. Residents may find the 1-in-429 monthly exposure figure useful for contextualising personal risk, though the low overall numbers indicate a generally secure environment.

Rural Waverley's December 2025 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 35.6% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in rural areas, where holiday-related activity and reduced foot traffic may temper crime opportunities. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency but consistent pattern. When scaled to the population of 11,588, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 429 residents over the course of the month. Such figures contextualise the local experience, showing that while crime is infrequent, it remains a factor in community awareness. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores the area's distinct character, where rural isolation and limited urban density likely contribute to lower exposure to certain crime types. This monthly exposure figure, though modest, provides a tangible benchmark for residents to assess risk in relation to their community's size and geography.