Crime Rate in Leatherhead North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leatherhead North

The total recorded crimes in Leatherhead North, Mole Valley, UK in May 2025 are around 122 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leatherhead North crime rate of 10.90 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 North, encompassing approximately 11,188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (22.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
Leatherhead North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsbrook with total crimes: 13
  • Buffers Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Albany Park Road with total crimes: 8

How safe is Leatherhead North?

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

  • Relative to Mole Valley:

    • In 2024, Leatherhead North reported a higher crime volume than the Mole Valley average, with 1,152 crimes compared to 283. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Leatherhead North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

    • In 2023, Leatherhead North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Mole Valley average, with 1,108 crimes compared to 269. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Leatherhead North witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 20 other areas in the Mole Valley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Leatherhead North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Leatherhead North has recorded 122 crimes with crime rate of 10.90 ranking 1th out of 20 in the Mole Valley, UK

In 2024, the total Leatherhead North crimes were 1,152. The crime rate of Leatherhead North in 2024 was 102.96 (year) or 8.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leatherhead North were around 1,108 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.03 (year) or 8.25 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Mole Valley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leatherhead North)CrimesRank (Leatherhead North)CrimesRank (Leatherhead North)
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 389 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202535
March 202531
February 202522
January 202520
December 202427
November 202426
October 202424
September 202422
August 202431
July 202435
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
January 20257
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202517
March 202517
February 202515
January 20258
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 218 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202515
March 202517
February 202513
January 202513
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202412
August 202417
July 202420
June 202440
May 202412

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202515
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20248
July 202417
June 202432
May 20249

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202511
March 20259
February 20259
January 20254
December 202410
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

High Crime Locations Leatherhead North in May 2025

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

1. Kingsbrook (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons2
2. Buffers Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Albany Park Road (Map)
Total8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other theft3
5. Kingston Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Randalls Park Avenue (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cressall Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. St John'S Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1

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