Rural Waverley Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Rural Waverley's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.2 per 1,000, significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000 (54.9% lower). This rate, while modest, reflects a distinct crime profile shaped by the area's character as a built-up rural community. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 35.1% of all reported incidents (13 out of 37), followed by anti-social behaviour (27.0%, 10 incidents). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than property-related crimes, which constituted 24.3% (9 incidents) of the total. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically associated with rural areas. However, the prevalence of violent crimes raises questions about the underlying factors, such as community dynamics or social interactions, that contribute to this pattern. The UK comparison underscores the area's overall safety, but the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to property crimes indicates a need for targeted community engagement or support services. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the shift toward personal offences, illustrates a community with a unique set of challenges that differ from the broader UK context. This balance between violent and property crimes may reflect local characteristics, such as the size of the built-up area or the density of residential populations, which could influence the types of incidents that occur.

January 2025 saw a 27.8% decrease in violent crimes compared to the previous month, dropping from 18 to 13. This decline contrasts with a 100% increase in theft from the person, which rose from zero to one incident. The property crime share of total crimes fell to 24.3% (9 out of 37), while violent crimes accounted for 35.1%, highlighting a shift in the crime mix toward more personal offences. This balance may indicate seasonal or situational factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during shorter winter days. Violent crimes in Rural Waverley are 56% below the UK average (1.1 per 1,000 vs 2.5 per 1,000), suggesting a community profile that diverges from national trends. The 33.3% increase in criminal damage and arson (3 to 4 incidents) adds another layer to the crime profile, though these remain below the UK average by 22%. These shifts provide residents with specific insights into local crime patterns, such as the need for heightened vigilance in personal safety despite the overall low rate.

Rural Waverley's crime rate in January 2025 fell 19.6% from the previous month's 4.0 per 1,000 to 3.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period typically marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate in a way that is immediately relatable to residents. When scaled to the population of 11,588, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 313 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low risk environment in Rural Waverley compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime patterns are not only below the national benchmark but also distributed across a smaller community, potentially enhancing local awareness and responsiveness to incidents.