Crime Rate in Charlwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlwood

The total recorded crimes in Charlwood, Mole Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlwood crime rate of 154.73 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 Charlwood, encompassing approximately 226 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Charlwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mistley Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • Withey Brook with total crimes: 4
  • The Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Charlwood?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Charlwood reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 311 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Charlwood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

    • In 2023, Charlwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 355 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Charlwood witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 20 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Mole Valley, Charlwood has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Charlwood Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Charlwood has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 154.73 ranking 7th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Charlwood crimes were 311. The crime rate of Charlwood in 2024 was 1374.89 (year) or 114.57 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Charlwood were around 355 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1569.41 (year) or 130.78 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)CrimesRank (Mole Valley)
Leatherhead North111 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South72 2732 2618 2
Dorking North36 6437 4432 3
Holmwoods50 3498 3423 4
Leatherhead South39 4329 5374 5
Bookham South38 5260 8259 7
Bookham North33 8300 7255 8
Ashtead Village20 10225 10247 9
Fetcham East14 14231 9178 12
Ashtead Common23 9103 19122 15
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland15 13152 15196 10
Capel, Leigh and Newdigate13 15204 11179 11
Ashtead Park16 11161 14175 13
Box Hill and Headley15 12165 12115 18
Westcott11 16165 13116 17
Okewood6 1984 21130 14
Fetcham West6 20104 18117 16
Beare Green10 17127 1687 20
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham10 18127 17104 19
Leith Hill3 2186 2059 21

Charlwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Charlwood in March 2025

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

1. Mistley Gardens (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Withey Brook (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
4. Campbell Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Glover'S Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Charlwood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brickfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Stan Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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