Crime Rate in Harestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harestone

The total recorded crimes in Harestone, Tandridge, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harestone crime rate of 6.18 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 Harestone, encompassing approximately 6,472 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Harestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Newstead Rise with total crimes: 4
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harestone?

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

  • Relative to Tandridge:

    • In 2024, Harestone reported a higher crime volume than the Tandridge average, with 359 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Harestone witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

    • In 2023, Harestone had fewer crimes than the Tandridge average, with 278 crimes compared to 297. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harestone recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Tandridge, Harestone has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Harestone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harestone has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 6.18 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Tandridge, UK

In 2024, the total Harestone crimes were 359. The crime rate of Harestone in 2024 was 55.47 (year) or 4.62 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Tandridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harestone were around 278 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.95 (year) or 3.58 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Tandridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harestone)CrimesRank (Harestone)CrimesRank (Harestone)
Oxted North and Tandridge47 3479 3504 1
Godstone37 6624 1458 2
Bletchingley and Nutfield50 1442 7449 3
Whyteleafe35 7492 2271 13
Valley47 2449 5351 8
Burstow, Horne and Outwood34 8473 4401 4
Westway31 10380 9400 5
Oxted South40 5399 8335 9
Felbridge10 17140 17382 6
Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh31 11448 6372 7
Lingfield and Crowhurst31 9268 13262 14
Queens Park22 13344 11311 10
Tatsfield and Titsey9 18243 14276 12
Dormansland and Felcourt27 12321 12248 15
Portley20 14189 16184 16
Limpsfield12 16216 15167 17
Warlingham West17 15133 18156 18
Woldingham7 1976 1982 19
Chaldon5 2055 2059 20

Harestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
February 20252
November 20244
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248
July 20246
June 202434
May 202417

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202515
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Harestone in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other crime1
2. Newstead Rise (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
3. Church Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Harestone Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Godstone Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Roseneath Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. School Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. War Coppice Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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