North Leatherhead vs Sheerwater
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
North Leatherhead vs Sheerwater Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Leatherhead safer than Sheerwater?
North Leatherhead has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 739 crimes in the last 12 months. Sheerwater has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 413 crimes. Sheerwater scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in North Leatherhead vs Sheerwater?
North Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sheerwater shows +20.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in North Leatherhead and Sheerwater?
In North Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (269 incidents). In Sheerwater, it is Violent Crime (162 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Leatherhead and Sheerwater?
North Leatherhead recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sheerwater recorded 67. 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 North Leatherhead vs Sheerwater?
Violent crime in North Leatherhead totalled 269 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 162 in Sheerwater. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in North Leatherhead and Sheerwater in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Leatherhead recorded 616 crimes (now 739, a change of +20%). Sheerwater recorded 343 crimes previously (now 413, +20.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Leatherhead and Sheerwater?
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. North Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 23.5% and Sheerwater has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers North Leatherhead and Sheerwater?
North Leatherhead falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Sheerwater 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 North Leatherhead and Sheerwater?
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 North Leatherhead or Sheerwater on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Leatherhead and Sheerwater. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.