Crime Rate in Mole Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mole Valley

The total recorded crimes in Mole Valley, UK in March 2025 are around 576 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mole Valley crime rate of 6.59 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (178) incidents (29.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (92) incidents (67.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (66) incidents (20.00% increase)
Mole Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mistley Gardens with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Pledges Yard with total crimes: 7

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 (111 crimes), and the safest, Leith Hill (3 crimes), is 108 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Mole Valley.

Similarly, the area of Leatherhead North (111 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ashtead West (15 crimes), with a difference of 96 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Mole Valley.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Leatherhead North111
Dorking South72
Holmwoods50
Leatherhead South39
Bookham South38

Safest Wards:

Beare Green10
Mickleham, Westhumble and Pixham10
Okewood6
Fetcham West6
Leith Hill3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Leatherhead North111
Dorking South72
Charlwood, Newdigate & Beare Green53
Holmwoods50
Leatherhead South & Ashtead South46

Safest Areas:

Bookham North33
Box Hill & Brockham30
Westcott, Ockley & Capel25
Fetcham20
Ashtead West15

Mole Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Mole Valley has recorded 576 crimes with crime rate of 6.59 ranking 9461th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Elmbridge31 139,089 109,026 8
Waverley491 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath531 116,414 85,722 10
Epsom and Ewell550 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge592 76,530 75,946 6
Woking615 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,011 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede652 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,079 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne812 110,809 19,089 1

Mole Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 Anti-social behaviour 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (296 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (184 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1696 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 169.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 296 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025178
February 2025137
January 2025132
December 2024166
November 2024137
October 2024153
September 2024150
August 2024186
July 2024161
June 2024296

A total of 505 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202538
January 202529
December 202433
November 202424
October 202434
September 202435
August 202458
July 202463
June 2024140

A total of 225 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 20259
January 202524
December 202412
November 202424
October 202421
September 202412
August 202416
July 202422
June 202460

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202534
January 202532
December 202427
November 202439
October 202426
September 202422
August 202416
July 202428
June 202478

A total of 32 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 334 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 33.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202530
January 202527
December 202440
November 202429
October 202448
September 202420
August 202427
July 202423
June 202452

A total of 111 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202514
December 202411
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202428

A total of 105 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20259
January 20256
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 391 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202566
February 202555
January 202537
December 202425
November 202432
October 202437
September 202433
August 202428
July 202430
June 202448

A total of 216 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 21.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 839 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 83.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202592
February 202555
January 202548
December 202456
November 202460
October 202487
September 202473
August 202492
July 202492
June 2024184

High Crime Locations Mole Valley in March 2025

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

1. Mistley Gardens (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting7
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Theft from the person1
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Public order1
Other crime1
3. Pledges Yard (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime2
4. South Terrace (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order2

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