Crime Rate in Harestone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harestone

The total recorded crimes in Harestone, Tandridge, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harestone crime rate of 5.56 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harestone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 8
  • Harestone Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Harestone has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 5.56 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harestone)CrimesRank (Harestone)CrimesRank (Harestone)
Oxted North and Tandridge36 6479 3504 1
Godstone46 3624 1458 2
Whyteleafe52 1492 2271 13
Burstow, Horne and Outwood47 2473 4401 4
Bletchingley and Nutfield26 11442 7449 3
Westway41 4380 9400 5
Valley38 5449 5351 8
Felbridge9 18140 17382 6
Warlingham East and Chelsham and Farleigh26 12448 6372 7
Oxted South35 9399 8335 9
Queens Park35 8344 11311 10
Lingfield and Crowhurst29 10268 13262 14
Tatsfield and Titsey13 17243 14276 12
Dormansland and Felcourt20 14321 12248 15
Portley24 13189 16184 16
Limpsfield17 16216 15167 17
Warlingham West17 15133 18156 18
Woldingham7 1976 1982 19
Chaldon6 2055 2059 20

Harestone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20259
May 20255
April 20259
March 202514
February 20258
January 20258
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 202410
August 20248

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 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 45 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20258
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
August 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
May 20259
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total8
Public order8
2. Harestone Drive (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Clareville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Gravelly Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Church Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Upper Harestone (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Markfield Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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