Is Woodhatch Safe?
Crime statistics for Woodhatch. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 1,243 total crimes recorded in Woodhatch
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Woodhatch — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woodhatch safe?
Woodhatch has a CrimeRadar safety score of 28/100, rated Below Average. A total of 615 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.1% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Woodhatch are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Woodhatch in the last 12 months?
615 crimes were recorded in Woodhatch in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.1% compared to the previous 12-month period (628 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 522 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Woodhatch?
The most common crime in Woodhatch is Violent Crime, with 522 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 84.9% 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 Woodhatch increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Woodhatch is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.1% — from 628 crimes in the previous 12 months to 615 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Woodhatch?
Woodhatch has a safety score of 28 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Woodhatch compare to the Surrey Police average?
Woodhatch has a safety score of 28/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 14/100. Woodhatch is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Woodhatch?
34.2% of crimes recorded in Woodhatch 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 Woodhatch?
522 violent crimes were recorded in Woodhatch in the last 12 months — representing 84.9% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 221 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 Woodhatch last updated?
The crime data for Woodhatch 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 Woodhatch with other areas?
You can compare Woodhatch 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.