Crime Rate in Charlwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Charlwood

The total recorded crimes in Charlwood, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Charlwood crime rate of 106.10 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Charlwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mistley Gardens with total crimes: 9
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Russ Hill with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Mole Valley.

    • 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 areas in the Mole Valley.

  • 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 May 2025 the Charlwood has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 106.10 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Charlwood)CrimesRank (Charlwood)CrimesRank (Charlwood)
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
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
Box Hill and Headley17 13165 12115 18
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

Charlwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20254
January 20257
December 202410
November 20241
October 20245
September 202410
August 202411
July 20245
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Mistley Gardens (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Russ Hill (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Reigate Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Charlwood Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. The Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Perrylands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sewill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Willow Corner (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Lowfield Heath Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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