Crime Rate in Surrey Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Surrey Heath

The total recorded crimes in Surrey Heath, UK in July 2025 are around 570 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Surrey Heath crime rate of 6.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (228) incidents (25.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (24.71% increase)
  • Public order: (62) incidents (5.08% increase)
Surrey Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area 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, St Michaels (67 crimes), and the safest, Heatherside (9 crimes), is 58 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Surrey Heath.

Similarly, the area of Camberley West (112 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Camberley Heatherside (9 crimes), with a difference of 103 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Surrey Heath.

Most Dangerous Wards:

St Michaels67
Windlesham & Chobham60
Town58
Frimley56
Bagshot53

Safest Wards:

Frimley Green30
Lightwater28
Parkside16
St Pauls10
Heatherside9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Camberley West112
Frimley72
Camberley North67
Chobham & Windlesham62
Bagshot51

Safest Areas:

West End & Bisley44
Lightwater28
Camberley Parkside16
Frimley Green14
Camberley Heatherside9

Surrey Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Surrey Heath has recorded 570 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 267th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 9 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Surrey Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 228 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 106 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (181 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (85 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202511
April 20259
March 202520
February 202518
January 202519
December 202410
November 202435
October 202433
September 202419
August 202415

A total of 948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 79.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025106
June 202585
May 2025118
April 202561
March 202570
February 202533
January 202559
December 202466
November 202498
October 202491
September 202471
August 202490

A total of 127 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 202511
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 202517
December 202411
November 202410
October 20249
September 202416
August 20244

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202515
January 202517
December 202414
November 202416
October 202411
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 558 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202559
May 202560
April 202539
March 202557
February 202532
January 202533
December 202431
November 202444
October 202450
September 202449
August 202442

A total of 344 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202520
May 202527
April 202530
March 202545
February 202522
January 202538
December 202424
November 202435
October 202429
September 202420
August 202424

A total of 423 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202538
May 202529
April 202537
March 202553
February 202527
January 202528
December 202437
November 202440
October 202443
September 202428
August 202424

A total of 279 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202548
April 202516
March 202521
February 202515
January 202522
December 202431
November 202421
October 202418
September 202426
August 202423

A total of 47 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 228 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025228
June 2025181
May 2025194
April 2025201
March 2025181
February 2025153
January 2025181
December 2024178
November 2024170
October 2024190
September 2024183
August 2024179

A total of 465 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202547
May 202548
April 202524
March 202541
February 202541
January 202534
December 202429
November 202439
October 202436
September 202438
August 202447

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
October 20243
September 20243

High Crime Locations Surrey Heath in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total26
Violence and sexual offences19
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Other crime1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other theft1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
4. Mainstone Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Waverley Road (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1

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