Crime Rate in Whyteleafe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whyteleafe

The total recorded crimes in Whyteleafe, Tandridge, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whyteleafe crime rate of 5.46 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 Whyteleafe, encompassing approximately 9,516 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Whyteleafe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westbury Close with total crimes: 5
  • Court Bushes Road with total crimes: 5
  • Whyteleafe South with total crimes: 5

How safe is Whyteleafe?

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

  • Relative to Tandridge:

    • In 2024, Whyteleafe reported a higher crime volume than the Tandridge average, with 492 crimes compared to 326. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whyteleafe witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

    • In 2023, Whyteleafe had fewer crimes than the Tandridge average, with 271 crimes compared to 297. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Tandridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whyteleafe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Whyteleafe has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.46 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Tandridge, UK

In 2024, the total Whyteleafe crimes were 492. The crime rate of Whyteleafe in 2024 was 51.70 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Tandridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whyteleafe were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.48 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Tandridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)
Oxted North and Tandridge36 6479 3504 1
Godstone46 3624 1458 2
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
Harestone36 7359 10278 11
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

Whyteleafe 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 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour 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 (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202512
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202418
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Whyteleafe in July 2025

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

1. Westbury Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Court Bushes Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Whyteleafe South (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hillside Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
6. Hillside Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Johns Walk (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Well Farm Heights (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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