Leatherhead Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Leatherhead's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 35.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This disparity, though significant, is consistent with the area's position as a commuter hub within Mole Valley, where a blend of residential, retail, and recreational spaces may contribute to higher-than-average crime rates. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (29% of all incidents), anti-social behaviour (18.8%), and public order offences (15.9%). These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a month marked by peak tourism, open-air festivals, and the absence of school holidays, which may increase foot traffic in public spaces. The sharp rise in public order offences—181% above the UK average—suggests that the area's compact urban fabric and proximity to major transport links could amplify the visibility of such incidents. Meanwhile, the relatively high rate of anti-social behaviour may reflect the challenges of managing community spaces during summer evenings, when alcohol consumption and social gatherings are more common. The violence and sexual offences category, while 16% above the UK average, remains a concern that may be influenced by the area's demographic mix, including a significant commuter population and the presence of educational institutions. These patterns, while not unique to Leatherhead, highlight the interplay between local geography and broader national crime trends.

July 2024 saw dramatic spikes in vehicle crime, which rose 500% compared to June, and other theft, which jumped 400%. These increases may partly explain the overall rise in the area's crime rate. Vehicle crime, now at six incidents, could reflect the influx of tourists and summer residents using local roads, though no definitive causal link is established. Conversely, drug-related offences fell 80% from five to one, a drop that may align with seasonal patterns of reduced illicit activity during the summer months. The breakdown of crime types also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: robbery rates are 200% above the national figure, while burglary rates are 3% below. This divergence suggests that while some categories align with broader trends, others reflect Leatherhead's unique character. A resident might note that anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 18.8% of all crimes, is 52% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the area's compact urban layout and increased foot traffic during festivals.

Leatherhead's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 5.4% increase from June's 10.8 per 1,000. This places the area 35.7% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over the past year. Daily crime figures show an average of four crimes reported each day in July, a rate that, while consistent with seasonal patterns, highlights the persistent pressure on local resources. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 88 residents, a figure that, when contextualised against Leatherhead's population of 12,105, underscores the relative density of incidents in a built-up area. This monthly exposure is higher than the UK average, though the area's compact nature may amplify the visibility of crime compared to more sprawling regions. The comparison to the UK average also reveals stark disparities in specific categories: public order offences, for instance, are 181% above the national rate, a discrepancy that may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces during peak summer activity.