Crime Rate in Box Hill and Headley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Box Hill and Headley

The total recorded crimes in Box Hill and Headley, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Box Hill and Headley crime rate of 97.59 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 Box Hill and Headley, encompassing approximately 174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Box Hill and Headley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Clump Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Box Hill and Headley?

To understand the safety of Box Hill and Headley, we need to analyze Box Hill and Headley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Box Hill and Headley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 165 crimes compared to 283.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Box Hill and Headley recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Box Hill and Headley had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 115 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Box Hill and Headley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Box Hill and Headley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Box Hill and Headley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Box Hill and Headley has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 97.59 ranking 13th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Box Hill and Headley crimes were 165. The crime rate of Box Hill and Headley in 2024 was 947.19 (year) or 78.93 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Box Hill and Headley were around 115 crimes with yearly crime rate of 660.16 (year) or 55.01 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Box Hill and Headley)CrimesRank (Box Hill and Headley)CrimesRank (Box Hill and Headley)
Leatherhead North122 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South62 2732 2618 2
Dorking North35 4437 4432 3
Holmwoods35 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South26 8329 5374 5
Bookham North34 5300 7255 8
Charlwood24 11311 6355 6
Ashtead Village32 6225 10247 9
Bookham South16 14260 8259 7
Fetcham East30 7231 9178 12
Ashtead Park25 9161 14175 13
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland8 21152 15196 10
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham24 10127 17104 19
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate20 12204 11179 11
Westcott12 16165 13116 17
Okewood10 1784 21130 14
Ashtead Common9 18103 19122 15
Beare Green13 15127 1687 20
Fetcham West8 20104 18117 16
Leith Hill9 1986 2059 21

Box Hill and Headley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Box Hill and Headley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Box Hill and Headley postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
2. Clump Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
4. Broome Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Headley Heath Approach (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Race Track (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Boxhill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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