Mole Valley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Mole Valley maintained a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively low per-capita risk for residents, though the distribution of crime types offers insight into local challenges. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.2%) and criminal damage (9.8%). These patterns suggest a focus on interpersonal and public order issues, which may be influenced by the area's character as a largely rural district with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and spring weather—likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially explaining the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While property crime rates remain below the UK average, the drop in burglary and other theft (44.7% and 48.6% decreases, respectively) may indicate the effectiveness of community policing efforts or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the Easter period. Conversely, the 35.3% rise in drug-related offences could reflect shifts in local demographics or seasonal trends in illicit activity. The overall profile illustrates a balance between declining property crime and persistent challenges in violent and public order crimes, with the per-capita perspective reinforcing that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average.

April 2025 saw a notable 48.6% decrease in burglary cases, dropping from 35 to 18. This decline aligns with broader trends in property crime, which accounted for 30.3% of all incidents—below the UK average for property crimes. Meanwhile, drug-related offences rose by 35.3%, increasing from 17 to 23. This shift contrasts with the 23% UK-wide reduction in drug crimes, suggesting localized factors may be influencing this category. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime, contributing 17.2% of total incidents and 25% below the UK average. The data underscores a complex balance between falling property crime and rising drug-related issues, with the latter potentially reflecting seasonal changes or shifts in community dynamics. Residents may find the 48.6% drop in burglary particularly reassuring, as it indicates a continued reduction in home-related crime.

Mole Valley's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, an 11.2% decline from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This reduction, while modest, suggests a continued trend of lower crime activity compared to the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of 17 reported incidents per day, a rate that remains below the national context but warrants attention to local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a monthly exposure rate that translates to a relatively low probability of personal involvement in crime for most individuals. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Mole Valley's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the UK average, though localized factors—such as seasonal shifts in activity—may influence specific areas or times of day. This context is critical for residents seeking to understand their daily risk profile and for local authorities assessing the effectiveness of ongoing initiatives.