Crime Rate in Leatherhead South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leatherhead South

The total recorded crimes in Leatherhead South, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leatherhead South crime rate of 3.21 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 Leatherhead South, encompassing approximately 8,098 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Leatherhead South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clinton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wesley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Leatherhead South?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Leatherhead South reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 329 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leatherhead South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Leatherhead South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 374 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leatherhead South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leatherhead South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leatherhead South has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 3.21 ranking 8th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Leatherhead South crimes were 329. The crime rate of Leatherhead South in 2024 was 40.63 (year) or 3.39 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leatherhead South were around 374 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.18 (year) or 3.85 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leatherhead South)CrimesRank (Leatherhead South)CrimesRank (Leatherhead South)
Leatherhead North122 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South62 2732 2618 2
Dorking North35 4437 4432 3
Holmwoods35 3498 3423 4
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
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

Leatherhead South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202515
March 202512
February 20259
January 202510
December 20246
November 20249
October 202412
September 20249
August 202411
July 20244
June 202418
May 20244

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Leatherhead South in May 2025

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

1. Clinton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Wesley Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Orchardleigh (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Garlands Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Melvinshaw (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Mickleham Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cherkley Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B2033 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lavender Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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