Lingfield, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
262 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Lingfield in the 12 months to August 2026, about 22 a month. That puts it 17th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 22% below the median town. The most recent months were 22% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Lingfield |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 262 |
| Average per month | 22 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 17 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 1 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 0 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 1 |
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Schools
Lingfield has 1 state primary school within 1 mile and 0 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Lingfield Primary School (0.3 mi). The nearest state secondary is Imberhorne School (3.1 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Lingfield?
262 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Lingfield in the 12 months to August 2026, about 22 a month. That puts it 17th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 22% below the median town. The most recent months were 22% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Lingfield?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are anti-social behaviour (42%), violent crime (24%), criminal damage arson (13%).
Are there good schools near Lingfield?
Lingfield has 1 state primary school within 1 mile and 0 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is Lingfield Primary School (0.3 mi). The nearest state secondary is Imberhorne School (3.1 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Godstone – 10th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Oxted – 23rd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Horley – 40th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Caterham – 34th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.