Wrecclesham Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wrecclesham’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 79.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, the lowest recorded for the area in recent months, reflects a marked contrast to the national trend. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46.2% of all reported incidents. These offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed, contributing 23.1% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—68% below the UK average. The low overall rate suggests that Wrecclesham, as a built-up area within Waverley, may benefit from its semi-rural character, which often correlates with lower crime rates. Seasonal factors in October, such as shorter evenings and the approach of Halloween, may have influenced patterns. The area’s crime profile is further shaped by its likely low population density and the absence of major urban features that typically drive higher rates of property crime or public order offences. This month’s data reinforces the area’s position as one of the safest in the UK, though the small but notable increase in criminal damage and arson highlights the need for continued monitoring. The contrast between Wrecclesham’s figures and the UK average underscores the importance of local context in interpreting crime statistics, as factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, and geographic isolation can all play a role in shaping outcomes.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in October 2025 was the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, which rose from 0 to 1 incident. This category’s spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from 4 to 1. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 70%, from 10 to 3, indicating a notable shift in the crime mix towards more serious incidents. Violent crimes, which accounted for 46.2% of all reported crimes, remained 74% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The only category above the UK average was possession of weapons, which saw a 100% increase and now sits at 0.1 per 1,000—43% higher than the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and the timing of Halloween. Residents may find the drop in anti-social behaviour particularly notable, as it suggests a potential reduction in community disturbances.

Wrecclesham's crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 51.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 3.3 to 1.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average, which remains at 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes reported per day across the 31-day period, reflecting the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 630 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 8,193, this suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal compared to national averages. The drop in violent crime, particularly in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced Halloween-related activity. The contrast between Wrecclesham’s figures and the UK average highlights the area’s distinct safety profile, potentially influenced by its semi-rural character and lower population density.