Crime Rate in Waverley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waverley

The total recorded crimes in Waverley, Waverley in January 2025 are around 423 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waverley crime rate of 3.30 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (168) incidents (3.70% increase)
  • Public order: (48) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (43) incidents (30.30% increase)
Waverley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • The Croft with total crimes: 9
  • Lovers Lane with total crimes: 7

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, Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill (30 crimes), and the safest, Ewhurst (2 crimes), is 28 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Waverley.

Similarly, the area of Hindhead, Beacon Hill & Frensham (39 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Farnham Weybourne & Badshot Lea (13 crimes), with a difference of 26 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Waverley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill30
Godalming Central and Ockford30
Farnham Castle29
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford23
Haslemere East and Grayswood23

Safest Wards:

Farnham Upper Hale8
Blackheath and Wonersh8
Godalming Charterhouse7
Godalming Holloway6
Ewhurst2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hindhead, Beacon Hill & Frensham39
Farnham Town38
Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon32
Farnham Shortheath30
Godalming North30

Safest Areas:

Godalming South20
Farnham Wrecclesham17
Farnham Upper Hale15
Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green13
Farnham Weybourne & Badshot Lea13

Waverley Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Waverley has recorded 423 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 ranking 299th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Surrey Heath455 76,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge611 99,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley379 105,953 95,649 9
Tandridge439 86,530 75,946 6
Epsom and Ewell452 56,933 45,467 7
Woking617 38,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead783 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede504 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford855 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne703 110,809 19,089 1

Waverley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 113 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 14.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202422
September 202410
August 20245
July 202413
June 202428

A total of 1609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 201.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 384 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025168
December 2024162
November 2024166
October 2024190
September 2024187
August 2024179
July 2024173
June 2024384

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 326 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 40.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202543
December 202433
November 202437
October 202448
September 202427
August 202431
July 202453
June 202454

A total of 218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202418
September 202429
August 202429
July 202422
June 202454

A total of 36 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 793 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 99.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202472
November 202458
October 202486
September 202497
August 202488
July 2024100
June 2024256

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248

A total of 217 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202416
November 202436
October 202422
September 202428
August 202422
July 202424
June 202452

A total of 271 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202540
December 202432
November 202435
October 202415
September 202427
August 202415
July 202441
June 202466

A total of 409 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202443
November 202457
October 202447
September 202440
August 202437
July 202438
June 2024116

A total of 407 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 50.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202444
November 202444
October 202446
September 202434
August 202442
July 202453
June 202496

High Crime Locations Waverley in January 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
2. The Croft (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
3. Lovers Lane (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
5. Stovolds Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. High Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences1

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