Crime Rate in Watchetts: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Watchetts

The total recorded crimes in Watchetts, Surrey Heath, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Watchetts crime rate of 5.54 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 Watchetts, encompassing approximately 7,587 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Watchetts Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 6
  • Bain Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • James Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Watchetts?

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

  • Relative to Surrey Heath:

    • In 2024, Watchetts reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey Heath average, with 481 crimes compared to 458. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Watchetts witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Watchetts experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey Heath average, with 472 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Watchetts witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Surrey Heath, Watchetts has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Watchetts Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Watchetts has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 5.54 ranking 7th out of 13 in the Surrey Heath, UK

In 2024, the total Watchetts crimes were 481. The crime rate of Watchetts in 2024 was 63.39 (year) or 5.28 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Surrey Heath.

In 2023, the total crimes in Watchetts were around 472 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.21 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Surrey Heath.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)
Town76 1831 1810 1
St Michaels55 3788 2652 2
Bagshot66 2624 3543 3
Bisley & West End47 5508 5473 4
Frimley43 6581 4434 8
Old Dean53 4476 8407 9
Windlesham & Chobham35 8453 9435 6
Mytchett & Deepcut23 10502 6435 7
Frimley Green33 9335 10370 10
Heatherside12 14189 14235 11
Parkside13 12240 11187 12
Lightwater21 11206 12153 13
St Pauls12 13200 13116 14

Watchetts Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 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 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20259
January 202518
December 202410
November 202418
October 202415
September 202412
August 202415
July 202421
June 202428
May 202411
April 202412

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
September 20244
August 202411
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20254
September 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Watchetts in March 2025

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

1. Wilton Road (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Bain Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order3
3. James Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Weller Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Watchetts Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Shelley Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Old Pond Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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