Wrecclesham Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Wrecclesham’s November 2024 crime profile, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a stark divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents places Wrecclesham 76.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a disparity that aligns with the area’s character as a low-density built-up region within Waverley. Property crimes, including other theft and criminal damage, collectively accounted for 33.3% of incidents, with rates for these categories remaining significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of November—marked by shorter evenings, Bonfire Night, and the early onset of winter—may have influenced specific crime patterns, such as the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson. However, the overall stability in the crime rate suggests that local factors, including the community’s demographics and land use, play a more enduring role than transient seasonal events. Wrecclesham’s low crime rate may also be attributable to its limited commercial activity, with no major retail or entertainment hubs that typically correlate with higher rates of theft or public order offences. The absence of significant socioeconomic deprivation in the area further supports the notion that crime prevention efforts, combined with a cohesive community, contribute to the area’s relative safety.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category in November 2024, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes (6 incidents), despite a 20% month-on-month increase. This rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents is 73% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a stark divergence from national trends. Drug-related crimes saw a 100% increase to 3 incidents, the highest monthly total for this category in 2024. While this rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 54% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, the absolute number remains low given Wrecclesham’s population. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75% (4 to 1), likely influenced by the early conclusion of Halloween festivities in the area. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 50% (2 to 1), though this category remains 91% below the UK average. The 100% increase in criminal damage and arson (1 to 2) is consistent with the timing of Bonfire Night, which typically sees a spike in such incidents in built-up areas.

Wrecclesham’s November 2024 crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents marks an 11.6% decline from October’s 2.1 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile. The monthly exposure metric, calculated as one reported crime for every 546 residents, underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area within Waverley. This figure aligns with the local population of 8,193, where only 0.18% of residents were directly affected by the 15 reported crimes. When contextualised against the UK’s 7.6 per 1,000 average, Wrecclesham’s position as a low-density, suburban region with limited commercial activity may contribute to its starkly lower rate. The daily crime count of 0 incidents per day further illustrates the infrequency of crime, though this statistic should be interpreted as a monthly aggregate rather than a predictive measure. Such a low rate may reflect the community’s strong social cohesion, limited nightlife, and the absence of major retail hubs that often correlate with higher crime rates in comparable areas.