Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Surrey Heath, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • St George'S Road with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 7
  • Camberley with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Surrey Heath.

    • 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 areas in the Surrey Heath.

  • 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 May 2025 the Town has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 0.54 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
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
Lightwater28 11206 12153 13
St Pauls9 14200 13116 14

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202511
March 202512
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 202411
October 202419
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202438
May 202415

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 202516
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 331 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202526
March 202519
February 202514
January 202521
December 202428
November 202417
October 202425
September 202419
August 202422
July 202419
June 202474
May 202421

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 202524
December 20246
November 20248
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20248
October 20243
September 20243
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Town in May 2025

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

1. St George'S Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. High Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
3. Camberley (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old Dean Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lancaster Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Pembroke Broadway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
10. Valroy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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