Crime in Leatherhead, Surrey
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.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: July 2026 (82). Quietest month: November 2025 (33).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 176 | 29% |
| Shoplifting | 105 | 17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 16% |
| Public order | 62 | 10% |
| Criminal damage arson | 44 | 7% |
| Other theft | 40 | 7% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3% |
| Drugs | 17 | 3% |
| Robbery | 10 | 2% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0% |
How to read this
Police.uk records the approximate location of each crime, and the count here covers a square about 1200 m across centred on the town. A busy high street records more crime than a quiet residential road, so a street-by-street check matters more than the town figure.
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Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.