Rural Waverley Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a striking contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents—68.7% below the national figure of 6.7. This anomaly is most pronounced in the category of violence and sexual offences, which account for 50% of all reported crimes but remain 57% below the UK average. The area's built-up rural character, combined with its seasonal context as a winter month, likely contributes to this pattern. With 12 incidents of violence and sexual offences reported, the rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is significantly lower than the UK's 2.4 per 1,000, a disparity that may be linked to the area's sparse population and limited opportunities for interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category at 33.3% of total crimes, also falls well below the UK average, suggesting a broader trend of low-level disorder incidents. The presence of other theft at 8.3% of all crimes, while modest, indicates that property crime is not entirely absent. This data aligns with the seasonal context of February, a time of year when reduced outdoor activity and colder weather may suppress both violent and property-related crimes. The built-up nature of the area, however, means it differs from fully rural regions, where different crime patterns might emerge. This combination of factors—low population density, seasonal trends, and the built-up environment—creates a unique crime profile that warrants careful consideration when comparing to both urban and rural benchmarks.

February 2025 saw a 75% drop in criminal damage and arson, with incidents falling from four to one—a stark contrast to the previous month. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 20%, though it remains the second-most common crime category at 33.3% of the total. Violent crime, while still the most prevalent category at 50% of all incidents, decreased by 7.7% compared to January, reflecting a continued trend of reduced aggression in the built-up rural area. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Rural Waverley is 57% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may be attributed to the area's low population density and limited nightlife. These figures suggest that seasonal factors, such as reduced social gatherings during winter, may contribute to the observed declines. Residents may find the 75% reduction in criminal damage particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential shift in community priorities or increased local policing efforts.

Rural Waverley's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, a 35.1% decline from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 483 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up rural area. Daily crime context reveals an average of one crime per day across 28 days, a statistic that may resonate with local residents seeking reassurance about their safety. When compared to the UK average, Rural Waverley's rate remains lower, but the monthly exposure metric provides a more tangible sense of risk for individuals living in the area. This data suggests that the built-up character of the area, combined with its rural isolation, may create a unique crime profile that differs from both urban and fully rural counterparts.