Crime Rate in Mole Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mole Valley

The total recorded crimes in Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 571 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mole Valley crime rate of 6.53 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 Mole Valley, encompassing approximately 87,387 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (190) incidents (4.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (109) incidents (22.47% increase)
  • Other theft: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
Mole Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Overlord Court with total crimes: 13
  • Kingsbrook with total crimes: 13
  • Buffers Lane with total crimes: 12

Mole Valley Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Mole Valley?

To understand the safety of Mole Valley, we need to analyze Mole Valley crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Mole Valley has recorded 5,953 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 68.12 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 260 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,649 crimes with a crime rate of 64.64, ranking it 269 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Mole Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 5953 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Mole Valley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Mole Valley had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 5,649 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Mole Valley witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Mole Valley is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Mole Valley has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Mole Valley Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Leatherhead North (122 crimes), and the safest, Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland (8 crimes), is 114 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mole Valley.

Similarly, the area of Leatherhead North (122 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bookham South (16 crimes), with a difference of 106 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mole Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leatherhead North122
Dorking South62
Holmwoods35
Dorking North35
Bookham North34

Safest Wards:

Okewood10
Ashtead Common9
Leith Hill9
Fetcham West8
Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland8

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leatherhead North122
Dorking South62
Dorking North & Westhumble59
Charlwood, Newdigate & Beare Green48
Westcott, Ockley & Capel40

Safest Areas:

Bookham North34
Ashtead West26
Ashtead East26
Box Hill & Brockham25
Bookham South16

Mole Valley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Mole Valley has recorded 571 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 ranking 229th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Mole Valley crimes were 5,953. The crime rate of Mole Valley in 2024 was 68.12 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking it 260 danzarous in the UK. Mole Valley ranked 11 in terms of total crimes and 9 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mole Valley were around 5,649 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.64 (year) or 5.39 (month) ranking 269 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Mole Valley ranked 10 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 9 as per crime rate of Mole Valley

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Mole Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (109 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (181 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (89 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (178 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 137 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 55 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (132 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 166 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 56 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (137 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (153 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (87 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (150 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (73 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (186 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (92 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 161 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 202514
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249

A total of 212 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202516
March 202525
February 20259
January 202524
December 202412
November 202424
October 202421
September 202412
August 202416
July 202422

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 853 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 109 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025109
April 202589
March 202592
February 202555
January 202548
December 202456
November 202460
October 202487
September 202473
August 202492
July 202492

A total of 347 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202523
March 202538
February 202530
January 202527
December 202440
November 202429
October 202448
September 202420
August 202427
July 202423

A total of 353 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202542
March 202548
February 202534
January 202532
December 202427
November 202439
October 202426
September 202422
August 202416
July 202428

A total of 448 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202549
March 202551
February 202538
January 202529
December 202433
November 202424
October 202434
September 202435
August 202458
July 202463

A total of 234 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202518
March 202535
February 202529
January 202518
December 202412
November 202415
October 202428
September 202416
August 202414
July 202421

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244
July 20246

A total of 35 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202523
March 202518
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410

A total of 422 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202549
March 202566
February 202555
January 202537
December 202425
November 202432
October 202437
September 202433
August 202428
July 202430

A total of 1771 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 161.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025190
April 2025181
March 2025178
February 2025137
January 2025132
December 2024166
November 2024137
October 2024153
September 2024150
August 2024186
July 2024161

High Crime Locations Mole Valley in May 2025

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

1. Overlord Court (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Kingsbrook (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons2
3. Buffers Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order1
Other theft1
4. Shamrock Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Albany Park Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Mistley Gardens (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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