Crime Rate in Lightwater: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lightwater

The total recorded crimes in Lightwater, Surrey Heath, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lightwater crime rate of 3.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lightwater Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • The Close with total crimes: 2
  • Badger Drive with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Surrey Heath.

    • 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 areas in the Surrey Heath.

  • 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 May 2025 the Lightwater has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 3.53 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lightwater)CrimesRank (Lightwater)CrimesRank (Lightwater)
Town67 2831 1810 1
Bagshot81 1624 3543 3
St Michaels62 3788 2652 2
Bisley & West End48 5508 5473 4
Frimley40 8581 4434 8
Watchetts51 4481 7472 5
Windlesham & Chobham44 7453 9435 6
Mytchett & Deepcut46 6502 6435 7
Old Dean35 9476 8407 9
Frimley Green31 10335 10370 10
Heatherside12 13189 14235 11
Parkside25 12240 11187 12
St Pauls9 14200 13116 14

Lightwater Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20255
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20256
February 20253
January 20259
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 202511
February 20252
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Lightwater in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. The Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Badger Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Broom Field (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Quarry Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High View Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Lightwater Meadow (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. South Farm Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Stonehill Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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