Mole Valley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Mole Valley's February 2026 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents stands 28.1% below the UK average, marking a sustained period of relative safety for the district. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.5%) and public order offences (10.8%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 40% of total crimes, suggesting Mole Valley's unique demographic and geographic characteristics may contribute to its lower violent crime rates. The winter season appears to have a dampening effect on overall criminal activity, with low outdoor activity levels likely reducing opportunities for crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft. However, the area's public order offences remain 22% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the presence of community spaces and social hubs where such incidents are more likely to occur. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) could be attributed to the district's smaller retail footprint and stronger community policing efforts. This combination of factors illustrates how Mole Valley's characteristics—its mix of rural and suburban environments, limited high-density commercial areas, and active local law enforcement—contribute to its distinct crime profile.

February marked a 60% decline in robbery incidents, dropping from 5 to 2, a shift that may reflect heightened community awareness or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. Vehicle crime also fell by 24%, from 25 to 19, potentially linked to shorter daylight hours curbing opportunistic theft. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 71.4%, rising from 7 to 12, an increase that may indicate evolving patterns in local drug trade dynamics. Public order offences rose by 29.4%, from 34 to 44, a trend that could be tied to increased social gatherings during winter festivals or events. Mole Valley's rate of violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) is 40% below the UK average, highlighting the area's relative success in managing violent crime despite its proximity to larger urban centres.

Mole Valley's crime rate in February 2026 remained stable compared to January, with a 1.8% increase from 4.5 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant seasonal spikes or dips in overall criminal activity during the winter months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 15 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the persistent nature of local criminal patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 218 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the district's population of 88,709. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, reinforcing Mole Valley's position as a relatively safe area. The stability in crime rates aligns with the district's low outdoor activity levels in February, which may limit opportunities for certain types of offences, particularly those reliant on public spaces.