Ashtead vs Woodhatch

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Ashtead Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Woodhatch Surrey Police

      Ashtead vs Woodhatch Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Ashtead
      Surrey Police
      575 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.6% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Woodhatch
      Surrey Police
      615 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.1% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashtead
      B Woodhatch
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      575
      615
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      477
      628
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.6%
      ↓2.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      34.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashtead
      B Woodhatch
      Violent Crime
      200 ↑16%
      266 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      65 ↑3%
      88 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓7%
      49 ↑48%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓40%
      23 ↓21%
      Burglary
      64 ↑88%
      19 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑57%
      49 ↑11%
      Drugs
      60 ↑500%
      19 ↑46%
      Public Order
      44 ↓4%
      66 ↑50%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓35%
      13 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑23%
      14 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Woodhatch is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 28/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashtead safer than Woodhatch?

      Ashtead has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 575 crimes in the last 12 months. Woodhatch has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 615 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashtead vs Woodhatch?

      Ashtead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woodhatch shows -2.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashtead and Woodhatch?

      In Ashtead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (200 incidents). In Woodhatch, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashtead and Woodhatch?

      Ashtead recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woodhatch recorded 88. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Ashtead vs Woodhatch?

      Violent crime in Ashtead totalled 200 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Woodhatch. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashtead and Woodhatch in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashtead recorded 477 crimes (now 575, a change of +20.6%). Woodhatch recorded 628 crimes previously (now 615, -2.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashtead and Woodhatch?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Ashtead has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Woodhatch has 34.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashtead and Woodhatch?

      Ashtead falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Woodhatch is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashtead and Woodhatch?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Ashtead or Woodhatch on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashtead and Woodhatch. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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