Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Surrey Heath, UK in March 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.26 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 Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (35.71% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Dean Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Pembroke Broadway with total crimes: 5

How safe is Town?

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

  • Relative to Surrey Heath:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey Heath average, with 831 crimes compared to 458. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey Heath average, with 810 crimes compared to 409. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 13 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Town Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Town has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 0.15 ranking 1th out of 13 in the Surrey Heath, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 831. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Surrey Heath.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 810 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Surrey Heath.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)CrimesRank (Surrey Heath)
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
Lightwater21 11206 12153 13
St Pauls12 13200 13116 14

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 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 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202419
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202438
May 202415
April 20245

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202417
October 202425
September 202419
August 202422
July 202419
June 202474
May 202421
April 202418

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 202524
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20246
April 202410

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Town in March 2025

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

1. Old Dean Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
3. Pembroke Broadway (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
4. Hillside (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St George'S Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Camberley (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Balfour Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
10. Valroy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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