Surrey Police

Is The Dittons & Hinchley Wood Safe?

Crime statistics for The Dittons & Hinchley Wood. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 24 months: June 2024 – May 2026 1,921 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,921 Crimes (last 24 months)
45% Resolution Rate (last 24m) !
↑12% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

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Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 24 months — 1,921 total crimes recorded in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood

Violent Crime
704 36.6%
Anti-Social Behaviour
270 14.1%
Vehicle Crime
187 9.7%
Other Theft
156 8.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
146 7.6%
Public Order
143 7.4%
Burglary
100 5.2%
Drugs
49 2.6%
Other Crime
46 2.4%
Shoplifting
41 2.1%
Bicycle Theft
37 1.9%
Possession of Weapons
18 0.9%
Robbery
17 0.9%
Theft from Person
7 0.4%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for The Dittons & Hinchley Wood — last 24 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Dittons & Hinchley Wood safe?

The Dittons & Hinchley Wood has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,015 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 12% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood in the last 12 months?

1,015 crimes were recorded in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood 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 12% compared to the previous 12-month period (906 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 704 incidents.

What is the most common crime in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood?

The most common crime in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood is Violent Crime, with 704 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 69.4% 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood increasing or decreasing?

Crime in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 12% — from 906 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,015 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood?

The Dittons & Hinchley Wood has a safety score of 5 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood compare to the Surrey Police average?

The Dittons & Hinchley Wood has a safety score of 5/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 26/100. The Dittons & Hinchley Wood is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood?

45% of crimes recorded in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood?

704 violent crimes were recorded in The Dittons & Hinchley Wood in the last 12 months — representing 69.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 270 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood last updated?

The crime data for The Dittons & Hinchley Wood was last updated in May 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 The Dittons & Hinchley Wood with other areas?

You can compare The Dittons & Hinchley Wood 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.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.