Surrey Heath Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burglary in Surrey Heath during November 2024 stood at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, 29% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000, which is 27.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. The data highlights a stark divergence between property crimes and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences constituting 32.9% of total incidents (170 cases) — 30% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, and public order offences, at 0.5 per 1,000, further underscore a pattern of low-level disorder that aligns with Surrey Heath’s character as a suburban district with limited nightlife and retail density. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these patterns, with November’s dark evenings and Black Friday shopping potentially amplifying petty crime while reducing opportunities for more serious offences. The area’s lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (42% below UK) and vehicle crime (55% below) may reflect its lower population density and fewer commercial hubs compared to major urban centres. However, the spike in burglary remains an outlier, suggesting either localized vulnerabilities or temporary shifts in criminal activity. This balance of low overall rates with specific category anomalies paints a nuanced picture of Surrey Heath’s crime profile, where systemic factors like suburban demographics likely play a larger role than transient events.

November 2024 saw a 133.3% increase in theft from the person, rising from 3 to 7 incidents — the most dramatic month-on-month change. This surge, though still low (0.1 per 1,000), could reflect heightened foot traffic during Black Friday sales or increased visibility of valuables in public spaces. Conversely, robbery incidents plummeted by 85.7% (7 to 1), aligning with the broader trend of reduced violent crime across the area. Public order offences also declined by 12%, possibly due to the absence of large-scale events in November compared to October. While burglary remained 29% above the UK average, other categories like shoplifting (42% below) and drugs (62% below) showed marked underperformance, linked to Surrey Heath’s suburban nature and limited illicit market activity. The contrast between burglary’s anomaly and the area’s overall safety underscores the need for targeted interventions, such as enhanced security in residential areas. Residents might find the 42% below UK average for shoplifting particularly reassuring, given the area’s lower retail density compared to urban centres. These shifts highlight how specific crime types can fluctuate independently of the overall trend, shaped by both local conditions and seasonal dynamics.

Surrey Heath’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 represents a -1.4% decrease from October’s 5.6 per 1,000, indicating stability over the past month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 17 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, reflects the district’s relatively low population density (94,492 residents). Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than many urban areas but comparable to other suburban districts. When scaled to the local population, this suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand, though the burglary anomaly raises questions about localized vulnerabilities. The 27.6% gap between Surrey Heath’s rate and the UK average (7.6 per 1,000) places it among the safer areas in England, a position likely reinforced by its suburban layout and limited nightlife. However, the 29% above-average burglary rate indicates that certain aspects of the district’s security infrastructure may require attention. For context, the daily crime count (17) is roughly 40% lower than the UK average daily rate (28), further emphasizing Surrey Heath’s comparative safety. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic profile, illustrate how geographic and socioeconomic factors can shape crime patterns in ways that diverge from national trends.