Mole Valley Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Mole Valley's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 35.4% of all reported incidents—well below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000, 39.7% lower than the national average, underscores its status as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK. This figure includes 139 violent crimes, 67 cases of anti-social behaviour, and 36 shoplifting incidents, with the latter showing a 16.1% increase likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, extended darkness, and the start of the holiday season—may have influenced patterns, with higher visibility in retail areas potentially deterring more serious crimes while attracting opportunistic theft. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 25%, remained a consistent concern, reflecting ongoing community tensions in residential areas. The area's low burglary rate, 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.3, hints at a possible imbalance in resource allocation or a unique local dynamic that warrants further exploration. These figures, when contextualised with Mole Valley's character as a predominantly rural district with a mix of historic villages and commuter suburbs, suggest a crime profile shaped by both geographic isolation and the pressures of seasonal retail activity.

November saw a 16.1% increase in shoplifting, rising from 31 to 36 incidents, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Burglary also rose by 14.8%, though it remains below the UK average by 33%. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7% to just two reported cases, possibly due to seasonal factors or increased security measures. Other theft cases fell by 51.5%, while public order offences dropped by 40.4%, indicating a quieter month in terms of disruptive incidents. Violence and sexual offences, the dominant category, remained 38% below the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000, suggesting effective community interventions or lower risk factors in this area. These shifts highlight the interplay between seasonal events and crime patterns, with retail-focused crimes rising and others declining as community dynamics change.

Mole Valley's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 20.6% compared to October's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, 13 crimes were reported across the district, translating to roughly one incident for every 226 residents over the month. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the rate within the local population, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The drop aligns with typical November patterns, where darker evenings and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower overall activity. While the area's low crime profile persists, the slight uptick in burglary and shoplifting suggests seasonal pressures may be emerging, particularly as Black Friday shopping draws visitors to local businesses. The contrast with the UK average—where Mole Valley's rate is 39.7% lower—highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the area's generally safe character, though vigilance around targeted retail zones remains warranted.