Surrey Heath Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Surrey Heath's crime rate in January 2026 was 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks a combination of trends within specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents—32% below the UK average. This category's prevalence may be linked to the area's character as a commuter belt suburb with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where high foot traffic and transient populations can contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.4% of crimes, while other theft accounted for 9.6%. Seasonal context plays a role in these figures, as January's post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may suppress outdoor crimes but could also concentrate certain types of offending in specific areas. However, the data reveals a divergence in patterns: while property crimes collectively accounted for 28.9% of total incidents, violent crimes formed the largest share. This imbalance may be influenced by factors such as the area's proximity to major transport hubs, which can increase exposure to violent crime during peak commuting times. The seasonal context also suggests that the reduced retail footfall in January may have dampened shoplifting rates, which stood at 0.3 per 1,000—47% below the UK average. Despite these lower rates, the overall crime profile indicates that residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents, which have shown upward trends compared to previous months.

January 2026 saw a marked increase in drug-related crimes, rising by 66.7% from 12 to 20 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 50% increase in robbery cases (from 2 to 3), contrasts with declines in other categories such as bicycle theft (-75%) and burglary (-57.1%). The shift in crime mix reveals a growing proportion of violent and drug-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.5% of all crimes—32% below the UK average. The rate of drug-related crimes in Surrey Heath is 29% below the UK average, suggesting that while local rates have risen, they remain lower than the national benchmark. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with known drug activity, as this category now constitutes 4.8% of total crimes, a significant jump from the previous month.

Surrey Heath's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.9 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for residents. Monthly exposure calculations indicate that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 226 residents over the course of January, underscoring the relative safety of the area compared to the UK average. However, the population-scaled perspective highlights that while overall rates are lower, certain categories—such as drug-related offences—have seen significant increases. This contrast between aggregate trends and individual crime type fluctuations illustrates the nuanced nature of local crime dynamics, requiring careful interpretation of both absolute and relative data.