Leatherhead Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 12,105 residents, 136 crimes in April 2025 equate to 11.2 crimes per 1,000 people—a rate 45.5% higher than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Mole Valley, home to a mix of residential and retail zones, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, comprising 36.8% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed closely, each contributing 13.2% to the total. The seasonal context of April—Easter holidays and spring weather—may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving public order offences and anti-social behaviour. While the overall rate remains elevated compared to national figures, the breakdown reveals a distinct local profile: shoplifting and violence rates are 127% and 57% above UK averages respectively, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in retail areas and community safety initiatives. This contrasts with categories like vehicle crime, which are 47% below the UK average, reflecting lower traffic density or effective local policing in this commuter-oriented region.

April 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime trends, with burglary and drug-related offences rising sharply. Burglary increased by 150%, from 2 to 5 incidents, while drug offences surged by 133.3%, rising from 3 to 7. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident compared to none in March. Conversely, other crime fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and vehicle crime dropped by 80% (from 10 to 2). These fluctuations highlight a volatile mix of local factors: the rise in burglaries may be linked to the Easter holiday period, when homes are more likely to be unoccupied, while the drug offence surge could reflect increased social activity in the town's public spaces. Shoplifting remains a persistent issue, with rates 127% above the UK average, a challenge likely tied to Leatherhead's retail presence and foot traffic. Residents may find the 13.2% share of anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as this category often involves noise disturbances or public drunkenness, which can directly impact quality of life in densely populated areas.

Leatherhead's crime rate in April 2025 (11.2 per 1,000) represents a 9.3% decrease from the previous month's 12.4 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 5 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 89 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while lower than the previous month—still places Leatherhead in a category where crime is more frequent than the national average. The population context is key: with 12,105 residents, the 136 total crimes equate to a rate that, while not alarmingly high in absolute terms, is higher than surrounding areas. The drop from March may be attributed to seasonal factors, as April's milder weather and Easter holidays could have reduced certain types of crime, such as vehicle-related incidents. However, the continued elevation of violence and shoplifting compared to UK averages suggests systemic issues that require sustained attention, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or where community engagement programmes could be expanded.