Crime in Lightwater, Surrey
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.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: March 2026 (29). Quietest month: July 2026 (12).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 79 | 35% |
| Other theft | 55 | 24% |
| Violent crime | 46 | 20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 6% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 5% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3% |
| Criminal damage arson | 6 | 3% |
| Public order | 4 | 2% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 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.