Crime Rate in Waverley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waverley

The total recorded crimes in Waverley, UK in May 2025 are around 621 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waverley crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Waverley, encompassing approximately 128,226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (220) incidents (50.68% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (104) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (57) incidents (50.00% increase)
Waverley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • The Drive with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Whitebeam Way with total crimes: 8

Waverley Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Waverley?

To understand the safety of Waverley, we need to analyze Waverley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Waverley has recorded 6,914 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 53.92 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 305 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 6,861 crimes with a crime rate of 53.51, ranking it 299 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Waverley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 6914 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Waverley witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Waverley had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 6,861 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Waverley witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Waverley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Waverley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Waverley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Godalming Central and Ockford (72 crimes), and the safest, Blackheath and Wonersh (3 crimes), is 69 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Waverley.

Similarly, the area of Farnham Town (71 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Farnham Wrecclesham (9 crimes), with a difference of 62 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Waverley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Godalming Central and Ockford72
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill49
Farnham Castle47
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe45
Cranleigh West41

Safest Wards:

Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge8
Ewhurst7
Farnham Bourne7
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5
Blackheath and Wonersh3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Farnham Town71
Cranleigh64
Godalming North59
Haslemere West49
Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon47

Safest Areas:

Haslemere East21
Farnham Upper Hale21
Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green20
Farnham Moor Park & Bourne17
Farnham Wrecclesham9

Waverley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waverley has recorded 621 crimes with crime rate of 4.84 ranking 298th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 12 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Waverley crimes were 6,914. The crime rate of Waverley in 2024 was 53.92 (year) or 4.49 (month) ranking it 305 danzarous in the UK. Waverley ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waverley were around 6,861 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.51 (year) or 4.46 (month) ranking 299 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Waverley ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 11 as per crime rate of Waverley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Waverley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (104 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (146 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (78 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (196 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (83 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 148 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (168 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 162 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (86 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (187 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (97 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (179 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (88 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 173 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 100 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (384 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (256 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 483 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202543
March 202543
February 202528
January 202543
December 202433
November 202437
October 202448
September 202427
August 202431
July 202453
June 202454

A total of 155 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202422
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202428

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 587 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202554
March 202534
February 202535
January 202531
December 202443
November 202457
October 202447
September 202440
August 202437
July 202438
June 2024116

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 321 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202528
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202418
September 202429
August 202429
July 202422
June 202454

A total of 312 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202526
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202416
November 202436
October 202422
September 202428
August 202422
July 202424
June 202452

A total of 596 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202538
March 202546
February 202548
January 202548
December 202444
November 202444
October 202446
September 202434
August 202442
July 202453
June 202496

A total of 398 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202531
March 202533
February 202528
January 202540
December 202432
November 202435
October 202415
September 202427
August 202415
July 202441
June 202466

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 1102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025104
April 202578
March 202583
February 202544
January 202536
December 202472
November 202458
October 202486
September 202497
August 202488
July 2024100
June 2024256

A total of 2319 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 193.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 384 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025220
April 2025146
March 2025196
February 2025148
January 2025168
December 2024162
November 2024166
October 2024190
September 2024187
August 2024179
July 2024173
June 2024384

High Crime Locations Waverley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Waverley postcode area is presented below.

1. The Drive (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Burglary1
3. Whitebeam Way (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson5
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Border Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order2
5. Bramswell Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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