Is North Leatherhead Safe?
Crime statistics for North Leatherhead. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 739 total crimes recorded in North Leatherhead
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for North Leatherhead — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Leatherhead safe?
North Leatherhead has a CrimeRadar safety score of 14/100, rated High Crime. A total of 739 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 20% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in North Leatherhead are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in North Leatherhead in the last 12 months?
739 crimes were recorded in North Leatherhead in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 20% compared to the previous 12-month period (616 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 269 incidents.
What is the most common crime in North Leatherhead?
The most common crime in North Leatherhead is Violent Crime, with 269 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in North Leatherhead increasing or decreasing?
Crime in North Leatherhead is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 20% — from 616 crimes in the previous 12 months to 739 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for North Leatherhead?
North Leatherhead has a safety score of 14 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does North Leatherhead compare to the Surrey Police average?
North Leatherhead has a safety score of 14/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 14/100. North Leatherhead is in line with the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in North Leatherhead?
23.5% of crimes recorded in North Leatherhead resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in North Leatherhead?
269 violent crimes were recorded in North Leatherhead in the last 12 months — representing 36.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 121 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for North Leatherhead last updated?
The crime data for North Leatherhead was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare North Leatherhead with other areas?
You can compare North Leatherhead with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.