Crime Rate in Surrey Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Surrey Heath

The total recorded crimes in Surrey Heath, UK in May 2025 are around 579 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Surrey Heath crime rate of 6.40 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 Surrey Heath, encompassing approximately 90,456 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (194) incidents (-3.48% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (93.44% increase)
  • Public order: (60) incidents (53.85% increase)
Surrey Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mainstone Road with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 11
  • The Terrace with total crimes: 9

Surrey Heath Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Surrey Heath?

To understand the safety of Surrey Heath, we need to analyze Surrey Heath 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:

    • Surrey Heath has recorded 6,414 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 70.91 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 251 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,722 crimes with a crime rate of 63.26, ranking it 276 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Surrey Heath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 6414 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Surrey Heath witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Surrey Heath had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 5,722 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Surrey Heath witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Surrey Heath is considered safer compared to the national averages.

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

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

Surrey Heath Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bagshot (81 crimes), and the safest, St Pauls (9 crimes), is 72 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Surrey Heath.

Similarly, the area of Camberley West (113 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Camberley Heatherside (11 crimes), with a difference of 102 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Surrey Heath.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bagshot81
Town67
St Michaels62
Watchetts51
Bisley & West End48

Safest Wards:

Frimley Green31
Lightwater28
Parkside25
Heatherside12
St Pauls9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Camberley West113
Bagshot81
Camberley North58
Frimley56
Camberley Town53

Safest Areas:

Chobham & Windlesham44
Lightwater28
Camberley Parkside26
Frimley Green15
Camberley Heatherside11

Surrey Heath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Surrey Heath has recorded 579 crimes with crime rate of 6.40 ranking 236th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 11 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Surrey Heath crimes were 6,414. The crime rate of Surrey Heath in 2024 was 70.91 (year) or 5.91 (month) ranking it 251 danzarous in the UK. Surrey Heath ranked 10 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Surrey Heath were around 5,722 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.26 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 276 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Surrey Heath ranked 9 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 10 as per crime rate of Surrey Heath

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
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

Surrey Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (194 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (118 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (201 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (61 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (181 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (70 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 153 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (181 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 178 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (170 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (98 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (190 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (91 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (183 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (71 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (179 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (90 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 175 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 202518
January 202519
December 202410
November 202435
October 202433
September 202419
August 202415
July 20249

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244

A total of 849 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 202561
March 202570
February 202533
January 202559
December 202466
November 202498
October 202491
September 202471
August 202490
July 202492

A total of 382 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202537
March 202553
February 202527
January 202528
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202428
August 202424
July 202436

A total of 252 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202516
March 202521
February 202515
January 202522
December 202431
November 202421
October 202418
September 202426
August 202423
July 202411

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 1985 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 180.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 201 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025194
April 2025201
March 2025181
February 2025153
January 2025181
December 2024178
November 2024170
October 2024190
September 2024183
August 2024179
July 2024175

A total of 318 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202545
February 202522
January 202538
December 202424
November 202435
October 202429
September 202420
August 202424
July 202424

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 415 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202524
March 202541
February 202541
January 202534
December 202429
November 202439
October 202436
September 202438
August 202447
July 202438

A total of 115 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 169 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413

A total of 473 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202539
March 202557
February 202532
January 202533
December 202431
November 202444
October 202450
September 202449
August 202442
July 202436

High Crime Locations Surrey Heath in May 2025

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

1. Mainstone Road (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order2
Other crime2
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
Drugs1
3. The Terrace (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
4. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Theft from the person1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ambleside Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
6. Gilbert Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Other theft1

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