Crime Rate in Whyteleafe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whyteleafe

The total recorded crimes in Whyteleafe, Tandridge, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whyteleafe crime rate of 3.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Whyteleafe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • West View Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • St Luke'S Road with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Whyteleafe has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 3.68 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)CrimesRank (Whyteleafe)
Oxted North and Tandridge47 3479 3504 1
Godstone37 6624 1458 2
Bletchingley and Nutfield50 1442 7449 3
Valley47 2449 5351 8
Burstow, Horne and Outwood34 8473 4401 4
Harestone40 4359 10278 11
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

Whyteleafe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 202513
February 202512
January 20256
December 202411
November 20248
October 202418
September 20249
August 202413
July 20249
June 202426
May 20246

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 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
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
November 20246
October 20246
September 20241
July 20241
June 202418

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whyteleafe in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
2. West View Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Katherine Mews (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Downsway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Maple Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Court Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Well Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hillside Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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