Crime Rate in Elstead and Thursley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elstead and Thursley

The total recorded crimes in Elstead and Thursley, Waverley, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elstead and Thursley crime rate of 58.14 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 Elstead and Thursley, encompassing approximately 361 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Elstead and Thursley Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Croft with total crimes: 5
  • Springfield Way with total crimes: 4
  • Highfield Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Elstead and Thursley?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Elstead and Thursley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waverley average, with 237 crimes compared to 238.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Elstead and Thursley witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

    • In 2023, Elstead and Thursley had fewer crimes than the Waverley average, with 210 crimes compared to 237. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Elstead and Thursley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waverley, Elstead and Thursley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Elstead and Thursley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elstead and Thursley has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 58.14 ranking 12th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Elstead and Thursley crimes were 237. The crime rate of Elstead and Thursley in 2024 was 656.15 (year) or 54.68 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elstead and Thursley were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 581.40 (year) or 48.45 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elstead and Thursley)CrimesRank (Elstead and Thursley)CrimesRank (Elstead and Thursley)
Farnham Castle47 3593 1533 1
Godalming Central and Ockford72 1457 2490 2
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill49 2344 6310 8
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe45 4344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood21 13438 3422 4
Farnham Moor Park27 8355 4395 5
Cranleigh West41 5305 8383 6
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall34 6330 7378 7
Milford27 7221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea18 15299 9233 11
Farnham Firgrove27 9265 11271 10
Farnham Upper Hale12 18283 10206 14
Cranleigh East23 10237 13181 17
Godalming Binscombe21 11195 17186 16
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford14 16223 14227 12
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Witley and Hambledon11 19169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green11 20213 16169 21
Farnham Hale and Heath End13 17160 23177 18
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge8 25193 18170 19
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone9 23187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold8 24183 20166 22
Godalming Charterhouse11 21120 24105 25
Godalming Holloway11 22100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne7 2785 26104 26
Ewhurst7 2659 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh3 2975 2853 29

Elstead and Thursley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202424
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20258
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Elstead and Thursley in May 2025

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

1. The Croft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Springfield Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Highfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Weyburn Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. West Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Springhill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
10. Water Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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