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 March 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witley and Hambledon crime rate of 6.12 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Witley and Hambledon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunny Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Petworth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Franklin Court with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Witley and Hambledon has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 ranking 12th 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.

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
Milford21 7221 15300 9
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
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

Witley and Hambledon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244

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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20241
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
July 20241
April 20244

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20244
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
April 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

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Witley and Hambledon in March 2025

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

1. Sunny Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order2
2. Petworth Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Franklin Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
4. Brook Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gasden Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Croft Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Petticoat Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lakes Lane (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. Malthouse Mead (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Roke Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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