Crime Rate in Waverley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waverley

The total recorded crimes in Waverley, UK in March 2025 are around 491 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waverley crime rate of 3.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (196) incidents (32.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (83) incidents (88.64% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
Waverley Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Drive with total crimes: 9
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area 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 (41 crimes), and the safest, Godalming Charterhouse (5 crimes), is 36 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Waverley.

Similarly, the area of Farnham Town (59 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Farnham Moor Park & Bourne (10 crimes), with a difference of 49 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Waverley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Farnham Castle41
Godalming Central and Ockford37
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill31
Haslemere East and Grayswood30
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe26

Safest Wards:

Godalming Holloway7
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North7
Ewhurst6
Blackheath and Wonersh6
Godalming Charterhouse5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Farnham Town59
Farnham Shortheath36
Cranleigh35
Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon34
Elstead & Milford33

Safest Areas:

Farnham Upper Hale25
Godalming South22
Farncombe19
Farnham Wrecclesham17
Farnham Moor Park & Bourne10

Waverley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Waverley has recorded 491 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 11249th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Elmbridge31 139,089 109,026 8
Surrey Heath531 116,414 85,722 10
Mole Valley576 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell550 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge592 76,530 75,946 6
Woking615 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,011 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede652 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,079 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne812 110,809 19,089 1

Waverley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 332 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

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

A total of 501 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 96 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 397 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 257 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 52 reported cases.

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

A total of 920 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 92.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 256 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 253 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 1953 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 195.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 384 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 478 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

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

A total of 88 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Waverley in March 2025

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

1. The Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Meadow Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Robbery2
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Stovolds Hill (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting1
Other theft1

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