Crime Rate in Holmwoods: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holmwoods

The total recorded crimes in Holmwoods, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmwoods crime rate of 4.15 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 Holmwoods, encompassing approximately 8,433 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Holmwoods Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rough Rew with total crimes: 6
  • Westlees Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hardy Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Holmwoods?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Holmwoods reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 498 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holmwoods witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Holmwoods experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 423 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holmwoods witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holmwoods Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holmwoods has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 4.15 ranking 3th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Holmwoods crimes were 498. The crime rate of Holmwoods in 2024 was 59.05 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holmwoods were around 423 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.15 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holmwoods)CrimesRank (Holmwoods)CrimesRank (Holmwoods)
Leatherhead North122 11,152 11,108 1
Dorking South62 2732 2618 2
Dorking North35 4437 4432 3
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
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

Holmwoods Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202521
March 202520
February 202513
January 202512
December 202415
November 20249
October 202414
September 202419
August 202420
July 202421
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20253
February 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 202514
February 20255
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 202413
September 202413
August 202414
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Holmwoods in May 2025

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

1. Rough Rew (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Vehicle crime1
2. Westlees Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Hardy Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bentsbrook Park (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Flint Hill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Stubs Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oak Ridge (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rushett Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Parris Croft (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Chart Downs (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft2

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