Crime Rate in Mole Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mole Valley

The total recorded crimes in Mole Valley, Mole Valley in January 2025 are around 379 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mole Valley crime rate of 4.34 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 Mole Valley, encompassing approximately 87,387 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (132) incidents (-20.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (37) incidents (48.00% increase)
Mole Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mistley Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Elm Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

Mole Valley Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Mole Valley?

To understand the safety of Mole Valley, we need to analyze Mole Valley 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:

    • Mole Valley has recorded 5,953 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 68.12 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 260 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,649 crimes with a crime rate of 64.64, ranking it 269 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Mole Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 5953 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mole Valley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mole Valley had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 5,649 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Mole Valley witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

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

Mole Valley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leatherhead North (77 crimes), and the safest, Beare Green (3 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mole Valley.

Similarly, the area of Leatherhead North (77 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bookham South (13 crimes), with a difference of 64 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mole Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leatherhead North77
Dorking South44
Dorking North29
Leatherhead South28
Ashtead Village28

Safest Wards:

Okewood6
Westcott6
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham5
Leith Hill4
Beare Green3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leatherhead North77
Dorking South44
Charlwood, Newdigate & Beare Green39
Dorking North & Westhumble34
Leatherhead South & Ashtead South31

Safest Areas:

Bookham North18
Westcott, Ockley & Capel18
Box Hill & Brockham16
Fetcham15
Bookham South13

Mole Valley Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Mole Valley has recorded 379 crimes with crime rate of 4.34 ranking 283th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Mole Valley crimes were 5,953. The crime rate of Mole Valley in 2024 was 68.12 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking it 260 danzarous in the UK. Mole Valley ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mole Valley were around 5,649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.64 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 269 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Mole Valley ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Mole Valley

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley423 116,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath455 76,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge611 99,089 109,026 8
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

Mole Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 166 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (137 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (73 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (186 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 161 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202440
November 202429
October 202448
September 202420
August 202427
July 202423
June 202452

A total of 85 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202514
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202428

A total of 692 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 86.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202548
December 202456
November 202460
October 202487
September 202473
August 202492
July 202492
June 2024184

A total of 191 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202524
December 202412
November 202424
October 202421
September 202412
August 202416
July 202422
June 202460

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202532
December 202427
November 202439
October 202426
September 202422
August 202416
July 202428
June 202478

A total of 152 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202518
December 202412
November 202415
October 202428
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421
June 202428

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 1381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 172.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025132
December 2024166
November 2024137
October 2024153
September 2024150
August 2024186
July 2024161
June 2024296

A total of 270 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202537
December 202425
November 202432
October 202437
September 202433
August 202428
July 202430
June 202448

A total of 416 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202433
November 202424
October 202434
September 202435
August 202458
July 202463
June 2024140

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242

High Crime Locations Mole Valley in January 2025

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

1. Mistley Gardens (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Elm Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
4. Clinton Road (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Victoria Terrace (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Theft from the person1
6. Cressall Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1

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