Leatherhead Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Leatherhead’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a distinct imbalance in crime types, with violent and anti-social offences dominating over property crime. The overall rate of 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents places the area 40.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 23.2% and criminal damage at 9.4%. This mix suggests a combination of public spaces and community dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and violence potentially linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may partly explain the elevated levels of certain offences. The rate of violent crime in Leatherhead (3.1 per 1,000) is 8% above the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour is 78% above the national figure. This stark contrast to the UK average for property crime (which dominates nationally) raises questions about local factors driving this imbalance. The low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) may reflect the area’s built-up character, where fewer homes are unoccupied during peak holiday periods. However, the absence of a clear seasonal pattern in burglary contrasts with the marked rise in violent and anti-social crime, suggesting that localised factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may be influencing these trends.

August 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in robbery (+100%) and theft from the person (+100%), both rising from zero or single incidents in July to four and two respectively. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, signal a shift in crime patterns that could be linked to the area’s summer activities or targeted opportunities. Meanwhile, burglary fell by 77.8% (from nine to two incidents), possibly due to fewer homes being unoccupied during the peak holiday season. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast to the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 78% above the national rate, and criminal damage is 86% above, suggesting localised tensions or environmental factors driving these offences. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.1 per 1,000, are 8% above the UK average, which may indicate specific vulnerabilities in Leatherhead’s public spaces or community interactions. The rate of drugs-related crime is 85% above the UK average, a figure that could be connected to the area’s proximity to transport networks or social dynamics. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions.

Leatherhead’s August 2025 crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 represents a 12.1% decrease from July’s rate of 13.0 per 1,000, indicating a short-term decline in overall crime. This reduction, however, masks significant variations across offence types. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of four crimes per day in August, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 88 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while seemingly low, highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 12,105. The comparison to the UK average underscores Leatherhead’s unique challenges: its violent crime rate is 8% above the national average, and anti-social behaviour is 78% higher, suggesting a distinct local context. The drop in burglary compared to previous months may reflect the area’s built-up nature, where homes are more likely to be occupied during the summer. However, the marked rise in robbery and theft from the person—both doubling from July—raises concerns about targeted opportunities, possibly linked to the increased foot traffic from tourism or local events. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Leatherhead, where seasonal factors and local characteristics interact to shape the monthly picture.