Crime Rate in Westcott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westcott

The total recorded crimes in Westcott, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westcott crime rate of 58.79 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 Westcott, encompassing approximately 204 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Westcott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hole Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Broomfield Park with total crimes: 3
  • St John'S Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Westcott?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Westcott 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, Westcott recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Westcott had fewer crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 116 crimes compared to 269. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Westcott recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westcott Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westcott has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 58.79 ranking 16th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Westcott crimes were 165. The crime rate of Westcott in 2024 was 808.43 (year) or 67.37 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westcott were around 116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 568.35 (year) or 47.36 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westcott)CrimesRank (Westcott)CrimesRank (Westcott)
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
Box Hill and Headley17 13165 12115 18
Okewood10 1784 21130 14
Ashtead Common9 18103 19122 15
Beare Green13 15127 1687 20
Fetcham West8 20104 18117 16
Leith Hill9 1986 2059 21

Westcott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Westcott in May 2025

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

1. Hole Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
2. Broomfield Park (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
4. Riverbank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ashley Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Logmore Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Heath Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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