South Leatherhead vs West Molesey

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    South Leatherhead Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Molesey Surrey Police

      South Leatherhead vs West Molesey Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      South Leatherhead
      Surrey Police
      787 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.6% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Molesey
      Surrey Police
      814 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A South Leatherhead
      B West Molesey
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      787
      814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      699
      779
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.6%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Leatherhead
      B West Molesey
      Violent Crime
      244 ↑26%
      375 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑33%
      111 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑15%
      61 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑64%
      35 ↓35%
      Burglary
      32 ↑3%
      29 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↑35%
      41 ↓29%
      Drugs
      26 ↑117%
      33 ↓23%
      Public Order
      79 ↑22%
      75 ↑7%
      Robbery
      8 ↑60%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      123 ↓29%
      12 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓29%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓71%
      13 ↑225%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      20 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A South Leatherhead is the safer choice — scoring 17/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Leatherhead safer than West Molesey?

      South Leatherhead has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 787 crimes in the last 12 months. West Molesey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 814 crimes. South Leatherhead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in South Leatherhead vs West Molesey?

      South Leatherhead shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Molesey shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in South Leatherhead and West Molesey?

      In South Leatherhead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (244 incidents). In West Molesey, it is Violent Crime (375 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between South Leatherhead and West Molesey?

      South Leatherhead recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Molesey recorded 111. 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 South Leatherhead vs West Molesey?

      Violent crime in South Leatherhead totalled 244 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 375 in West Molesey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in South Leatherhead and West Molesey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Leatherhead recorded 699 crimes (now 787, a change of +12.6%). West Molesey recorded 779 crimes previously (now 814, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Leatherhead and West Molesey?

      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. South Leatherhead has a resolution rate of 33.9% and West Molesey has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers South Leatherhead and West Molesey?

      South Leatherhead falls within the Surrey Police boundary. West Molesey 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 South Leatherhead and West Molesey?

      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 South Leatherhead or West Molesey on a crime map?

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

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