Leatherhead, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
606 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Leatherhead in the 12 months to August 2026, about 51 a month. That puts it 33rd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 80% above the median town. The most recent months were 12% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Leatherhead |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 606 |
| Average per month | 51 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 33 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 3 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 4 |
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Schools
Leatherhead has 3 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery (0.4 mi). The nearest state secondary is Therfield School (0.7 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Leatherhead?
606 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Leatherhead in the 12 months to August 2026, about 51 a month. That puts it 33rd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 80% above the median town. The most recent months were 12% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Leatherhead?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (29%), shoplifting (17%), anti-social behaviour (16%).
Are there good schools near Leatherhead?
Leatherhead has 3 state primary schools within 1 mile and 2 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Leatherhead Trinity School and Nursery (0.4 mi). The nearest state secondary is Therfield School (0.7 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Ashtead – 9th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Great Bookham – 21st of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Epsom – 48th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Tadworth – 2nd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.