Crime Rate in Witley and Hambledon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witley and Hambledon

The total recorded crimes in Witley and Hambledon, Waverley, UK in July 2025 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witley and Hambledon crime rate of 2.52 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 Witley and Hambledon, encompassing approximately 2,776 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Witley and Hambledon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Culmer Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Enton Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is Witley and Hambledon?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Witley and Hambledon demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waverley average, with 169 crimes compared to 238.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Witley and Hambledon recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

    • In 2023, Witley and Hambledon had fewer crimes than the Waverley average, with 203 crimes compared to 237. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witley and Hambledon Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witley and Hambledon has recorded 7 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 25th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Witley and Hambledon crimes were 169. The crime rate of Witley and Hambledon in 2024 was 60.88 (year) or 5.07 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witley and Hambledon were around 203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.13 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witley and Hambledon)CrimesRank (Witley and Hambledon)CrimesRank (Witley and Hambledon)
Farnham Castle59 1593 1533 1
Godalming Central and Ockford40 2457 2490 2
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe16 17344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood24 12438 3422 4
Cranleigh West35 3305 8383 6
Farnham Moor Park27 10355 4395 5
Godalming Binscombe34 4195 17186 16
Farnham Upper Hale31 5283 10206 14
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill30 6344 6310 8
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall19 13330 7378 7
Farnham Firgrove29 7265 11271 10
Milford28 8221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea26 11299 9233 11
Cranleigh East28 9237 13181 17
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford10 22223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley13 19237 12210 13
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green17 15213 16169 21
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge16 16193 18170 19
Farnham Hale and Heath End9 24160 23177 18
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone15 18187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold13 20183 20166 22
Godalming Holloway12 21100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne9 2385 26104 26
Godalming Charterhouse5 26120 24105 25
Ewhurst5 2759 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh2 2975 2853 29

Witley and Hambledon 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 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Witley and Hambledon in July 2025

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

1. Culmer Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
2. Enton Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Wormley Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
6. Bridwell Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brook Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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