Lightwater, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
228 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Lightwater in the 12 months to August 2026, about 19 a month. That puts it 14th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 32% below the median town.
| Measure | Lightwater |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 228 |
| Average per month | 19 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 14 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 2 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 2 |
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Schools
Lightwater has 2 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery (0.4 mi). The nearest state secondary is Gordon's School (0.9 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Lightwater?
228 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Lightwater in the 12 months to August 2026, about 19 a month. That puts it 14th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 32% below the median town.
What are the most common crimes in Lightwater?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are shoplifting (35%), other theft (24%), violent crime (20%).
Are there good schools near Lightwater?
Lightwater has 2 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Lightwater Village Infant School and Nursery (0.4 mi). The nearest state secondary is Gordon's School (0.9 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Bagshot – 11th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Chobham – 4th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Knaphill – 38th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Camberley – 42nd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.