Crime Rate in Westway: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Westway

The total recorded crimes in Westway, Tandridge, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Westway crime rate of 3.10 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 Westway, encompassing approximately 10,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Westway Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cromwell Grove with total crimes: 2

How safe is Westway?

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

  • Relative to Tandridge:

    • In 2024, Westway reported a higher crime volume than the Tandridge average, with 380 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Westway witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

    • In 2023, Westway experienced a greater number of crimes than the Tandridge average, with 400 crimes compared to 297. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Westway witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Westway Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Westway has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.10 ranking 10th out of 19 in the Tandridge, UK

In 2024, the total Westway crimes were 380. The crime rate of Westway in 2024 was 37.99 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Tandridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Westway were around 400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.99 (year) or 3.33 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Tandridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Westway)CrimesRank (Westway)CrimesRank (Westway)
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
Harestone40 4359 10278 11
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

Westway Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202519
February 202510
January 202512
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 20249
August 202420
July 202414
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20244

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Westway in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Stanley Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Cromwell Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Livingstone Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Georges Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Cornwallis Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Wellington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Homesdale Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thomas Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Cromwell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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