Leatherhead Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Leatherhead's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone exceeds the UK average by 54%, with a rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 12.4 per 1,000 in Leatherhead is 61% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, underscoring a significant localised challenge. Anti-social behaviour (1.7 per 1,000) and criminal damage and arson (1.2 per 1,000) also contribute heavily to the area's crime picture, with both categories surpassing UK averages by 35% and 114%, respectively. These patterns may be influenced by Leatherhead's built-up character within Mole Valley, where high foot traffic in commercial or residential areas could drive incidents of disorder. October's seasonal context—shorter days and the approach of Halloween—may also amplify evening activity, increasing opportunities for crime. The prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour suggests a need for targeted interventions in areas with concentrated nightlife or retail presence. The data highlights a stark contrast between Leatherhead and the UK average, with localised factors likely playing a role in sustaining higher rates of certain offences.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, robbery, and theft from the person compared to the previous month, with each of these categories rising from zero to one incident. This spike, while statistically significant, may be linked to seasonal factors such as Halloween or changes in local activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 21.4% (from 14 to 11 incidents), and 'other crime' fell by 50% (from 4 to 2). The crime mix in Leatherhead remains starkly different from the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 4.1 per 1,000 (54% above the UK rate of 2.7 per 1,000) and drug-related offences at 0.9 per 1,000 (221% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000). These disparities suggest localised pressures, such as the presence of retail or nightlife areas contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. A resident might find the 100% rise in bicycle theft particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential gap in local security measures or increased vulnerability in specific areas.

Leatherhead's crime rate in October 2025 rose to 12.4 per 1,000 residents, a 13.7% increase from the previous month's 10.9 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 5 crimes reported each day, with one crime occurring for every 81 residents over the course of the month. While the daily crime rate remains a local metric without a UK-wide equivalent, the monthly exposure figure highlights the frequency of incidents in a small built-up area. The rise in overall crime contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, though the comparison here focuses on relative shifts within Leatherhead itself. The population context—12,105 residents—means that even a modest increase in crime has tangible local impacts, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited policing resources. The change may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween-related activity, which could influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences.