Crime Rate in Waverley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waverley

The total recorded crimes in Waverley, UK in July 2025 are around 582 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waverley crime rate of 4.54 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (214) incidents (19.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (108) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (7.14% increase)
Waverley Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Borough with total crimes: 11
  • Badgers Close with total crimes: 7
  • South Street 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, Farnham Castle (59 crimes), and the safest, Blackheath and Wonersh (2 crimes), is 57 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Waverley.

Similarly, the area of Farnham Town (81 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon (17 crimes), with a difference of 64 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Waverley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Farnham Castle59
Godalming Central and Ockford40
Cranleigh West35
Godalming Binscombe34
Farnham Upper Hale31

Safest Wards:

Witley and Hambledon7
Godalming Charterhouse5
Ewhurst5
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5
Blackheath and Wonersh2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Farnham Town81
Cranleigh63
Farncombe50
Elstead & Milford37
Ewhurst & Chiddingfold35

Safest Areas:

Farnham Moor Park & Bourne24
Haslemere East24
Farnham Wrecclesham20
Blackheath, Wonersh & Shamley Green17
Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon17

Waverley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waverley has recorded 582 crimes with crime rate of 4.54 ranking 317th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Waverley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 214 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 108 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (179 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 225 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202540
April 202528
March 202519
February 202516
January 202513
December 202420
November 202433
October 202418

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 306 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 30.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202532
May 202535
April 202531
March 202533
February 202528
January 202540
December 202432
November 202435
October 202415

A total of 40 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 202510
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 133 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202515
May 202515
April 202515
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 202422

A total of 402 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202552
May 202543
April 202543
March 202543
February 202528
January 202543
December 202433
November 202437
October 202448

A total of 235 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202526
May 202529
April 202526
March 202520
February 202520
January 202517
December 202416
November 202436
October 202422

A total of 1789 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 178.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 220 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025214
June 2025179
May 2025220
April 2025146
March 2025196
February 2025148
January 2025168
December 2024162
November 2024166
October 2024190

A total of 459 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 45.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202544
May 202555
April 202554
March 202534
February 202535
January 202531
December 202443
November 202457
October 202447

A total of 96 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202511
May 20258
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20259
December 202418
November 202415
October 202413

A total of 487 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 48.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202560
June 202556
May 202557
April 202538
March 202546
February 202548
January 202548
December 202444
November 202444
October 202446

A total of 749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025108
June 202580
May 2025104
April 202578
March 202583
February 202544
January 202536
December 202472
November 202458
October 202486

High Crime Locations Waverley in July 2025

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

1. The Borough (Map)
Total11
Public order6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
2. Badgers Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. South Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Robbery1
Other crime1
4. Parklands Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Lashmere (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Robbery2
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Burglary1

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