Mole Valley Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 88,709 residents, Mole Valley recorded 507 crimes in May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 people—32.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure places the district among the safer areas in the country, a trend reinforced by the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 161 incidents (31.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and public order offences (11.1%). These patterns are consistent with Mole Valley's character as a largely rural area with a mix of suburban and agricultural landscapes, where public order issues may be amplified by seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising. The low rates of property crimes like burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000)—both significantly below UK averages—further support the area's lower exposure to certain types of crime. However, the seasonal context of May, with its bank holidays and extended daylight hours, may explain the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which align with patterns observed in other rural and semi-rural regions during similar periods. The relatively low levels of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) also reflect the area's lower density of urban centres and tourist hubs, where such crimes are more common. These findings suggest that while Mole Valley maintains a generally safe environment, targeted interventions may be needed to address the specific increases in public disorder during the spring season.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour increasing by 27.4% to 107 incidents—a sharp rise from 84 in April. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened public disorder. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 42.9% (from 63 to 36), a drop that could reflect the timing of Easter holidays or seasonal shifts in retail activity. Vehicle crime also decreased by 40.6%, though this category remains 57% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 31.8% of all crimes—remain 37% below the UK average, a consistent pattern for the district. The sharp decline in bicycle theft (83.3% drop) to just one incident highlights targeted reductions in specific areas, though the broader context of rural infrastructure may explain the historically low rates for this category.

Mole Valley's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.9 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a continued trend of relative stability in the area. On a daily basis, the district saw approximately 16 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 175 residents over the course of the month. Given Mole Valley's population of 88,709, this ratio illustrates that while crime is present, it remains proportionally low compared to the UK average. The monthly exposure metric—1-in-175 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, particularly when contrasted with the UK's higher overall crime rates. This context underscores the area's position as a safer-than-average locality, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences show upward trends.