Crime Rate in Milford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Milford

The total recorded crimes in Milford, Waverley, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Milford crime rate of 4.67 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 Milford, encompassing approximately 4,492 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Milford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 8
  • Portsmouth Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ladycross with total crimes: 2

How safe is Milford?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Milford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waverley average, with 221 crimes compared to 238.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Milford experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waverley average, with 300 crimes compared to 237. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Milford witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 28 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Milford Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Milford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 1.11 ranking 7th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Milford crimes were 221. The crime rate of Milford in 2024 was 49.19 (year) or 4.10 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Milford were around 300 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.78 (year) or 5.56 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waverley)CrimesRank (Waverley)CrimesRank (Waverley)
Farnham Castle41 1593 1533 1
Godalming Central and Ockford37 2457 2490 2
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe26 5344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood30 4438 3422 4
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill31 3344 6310 8
Farnham Moor Park19 10355 4395 5
Cranleigh West20 8305 8383 6
Farnham Firgrove21 6265 11271 10
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall10 23330 7378 7
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea19 9299 9233 11
Farnham Upper Hale14 18283 10206 14
Farnham Hale and Heath End18 11160 23177 18
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford15 16223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley17 13237 12210 13
Witley and Hambledon17 12169 21203 15
Cranleigh East15 15237 13181 17
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge17 14193 18170 19
Godalming Binscombe10 24195 17186 16
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green13 19213 16169 21
Hindhead14 17168 22138 23
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone12 20187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold11 22183 20166 22
Farnham Bourne12 2185 26104 26
Godalming Holloway7 25100 25116 24
Godalming Charterhouse5 29120 24105 25
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North7 2676 2758 28
Ewhurst6 2759 2985 27
Blackheath and Wonersh6 2875 2853 29

Milford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 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 Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Milford in March 2025

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

1. Meadow Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Portsmouth Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Ladycross (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. White Lion Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Milford By Pass Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Badgers Cross (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Church Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Pinks Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodpeckers (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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