Crime Rate in Surrey Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Surrey Heath

The total recorded crimes in Surrey Heath, UK in March 2025 are around 531 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Surrey Heath crime rate of 5.87 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (181) incidents (18.30% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (70) incidents (112.12% increase)
  • Public order: (57) incidents (78.12% increase)
Surrey Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Mainstone Road with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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, Town (76 crimes), and the safest, Heatherside (12 crimes), is 64 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Surrey Heath.

Similarly, the area of Camberley West (97 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Camberley Heatherside (12 crimes), with a difference of 85 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Surrey Heath.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town76
Bagshot66
St Michaels55
Old Dean53
Bisley & West End47

Safest Wards:

Mytchett & Deepcut23
Lightwater21
Parkside13
St Pauls12
Heatherside12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Camberley West97
Camberley North92
Bagshot63
Frimley53
Camberley Town49

Safest Areas:

Frimley Green23
Mytchett & Frith Hill23
Lightwater21
Camberley Parkside13
Camberley Heatherside12

Surrey Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Surrey Heath has recorded 531 crimes with crime rate of 5.87 ranking 9860th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 10 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Elmbridge31 139,089 109,026 8
Waverley491 126,914 116,861 11
Mole Valley576 105,953 95,649 9
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

Surrey Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (352 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (216 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 375 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 37.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202522
January 202538
December 202424
November 202435
October 202429
September 202420
August 202424
July 202424
June 2024114

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20247
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 468 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 46.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202557
February 202532
January 202533
December 202431
November 202444
October 202450
September 202449
August 202442
July 202436
June 202494

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412

A total of 382 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202527
January 202528
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202428
August 202424
July 202436
June 202466

A total of 160 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202411
July 202413
June 202432

A total of 1942 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 194.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 352 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025181
February 2025153
January 2025181
December 2024178
November 2024170
October 2024190
September 2024183
August 2024179
July 2024175
June 2024352

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 421 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202541
January 202534
December 202429
November 202439
October 202436
September 202438
August 202447
July 202438
June 202478

A total of 206 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 20.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202518
January 202519
December 202410
November 202435
October 202433
September 202419
August 202415
July 20249
June 202428

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 886 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 88.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202533
January 202559
December 202466
November 202498
October 202491
September 202471
August 202490
July 202492
June 2024216

A total of 232 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202515
January 202522
December 202431
November 202421
October 202418
September 202426
August 202423
July 202411
June 202444

High Crime Locations Surrey Heath in March 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Mainstone Road (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Old Dean Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Possession of weapons1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Kingston Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order1

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