Crime Rate in Lightwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lightwater

The total recorded crimes in Lightwater, Surrey Heath, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lightwater crime rate of 2.65 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 Lightwater, encompassing approximately 7,921 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lightwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Briar Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Clearsprings with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lightwater?

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

  • Relative to Surrey Heath:

    • In 2024, Lightwater demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey Heath average, with 206 crimes compared to 458.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lightwater recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Lightwater had fewer crimes than the Surrey Heath average, with 153 crimes compared to 409. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lightwater recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Surrey Heath, Lightwater has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Lightwater Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Lightwater has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 2.65 ranking 11th out of 13 in the Surrey Heath, UK

In 2024, the total Lightwater crimes were 206. The crime rate of Lightwater in 2024 was 26.00 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Surrey Heath.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lightwater were around 153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.31 (year) or 1.61 (month) ranking 13 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
Watchetts42 7481 7472 5
Windlesham & Chobham35 8453 9435 6
Mytchett & Deepcut23 10502 6435 7
Frimley Green33 9335 10370 10
Heatherside12 14189 14235 11
Parkside13 12240 11187 12
St Pauls12 13200 13116 14

Lightwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (4 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
May 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Lightwater in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Other theft1
2. Briar Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Clearsprings (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ambleside Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ivy Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Quarry Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lightwater Meadow (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Michelet Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Catena Rise (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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