Witley Crime Overview
Witley is the third most dangerous small town in Surrey, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Surrey's 105 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Witley in 2020 was 72 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Surrey's overall crime rate, coming in 30% higher than the Surrey rate of 50 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Witley is the 181st most dangerous small town, and the 1,326th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2020, Witley had the worst crime rate in Surrey for burglary, with 14 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Witley are violence and sexual offences, with 148 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 18. This is 9% higher than 2019's figure of 134 offences and a difference of 1.72 from 2019's crime rate of 17. Witley's least common crime is theft from the person, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 2 crimes.
Compare Witley to other towns and cities
See how Witley shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Witley and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Witley Crime Map
Crime in Witley Compared To Surrey
Summary of Crimes in Witley This Year
| Witley | Surrey | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 177 | 21.82 | 24,963 | 20.88 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 6 | 0.74 | 1,268 | 1.06 | 43% safer |
| Burglary | 70 | 8.63 | 3,650 | 3.05 | 65% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 85 | 10.48 | 7,322 | 6.12 | 42% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.11 | 2,771 | 2.32 | 109% safer |
| Other Crime | 11 | 1.36 | 1,339 | 1.12 | 18% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 112 | 13.81 | 4,935 | 4.13 | 70% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 7 | 0.86 | 533 | 0.45 | 48% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 65 | 8.01 | 7,521 | 6.29 | 21% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.49 | 369 | 0.31 | 37% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 4.44 | 2,947 | 2.46 | 45% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 1 | 0.12 | 364 | 0.30 | 150% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 30 | 3.70 | 4,929 | 4.12 | 11% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 148 | 18.24 | 22,380 | 18.72 | 2.6% safer |
Witley Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming | 1,359 | 59.53 | 21% safer |
| Caterham Valley | 577 | 61.44 | 17% safer |
| Oxted | 729 | 62.04 | 16% safer |
| Banstead | 638 | 63.23 | 14% safer |
| Dorking | 1,176 | 66.76 | 8% safer |
| Witley | 584 | 71.98 | - |
| Addlestone | 1,437 | 79.46 | 9% more dangerous |
| Chertsey | 1,482 | 102.15 | 30% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Witley
View crime percentage over time forWitley Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 18 | 17 | 20 | 22 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.49 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.74 | Safer |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 7 | 6 | 10 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.86 | 1.5 | 0.74 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.49 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 7 | 8 | 14 | Getting worse |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.86 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.7 | 4.4 | 5 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0.37 | 0.49 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 0.99 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.25 | 0.37 | 0.25 | 0.12 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 1.7 | 7 | 8 | 3.7 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 10 | 12 | 17 | 18 | Getting worse |
Changes In Witley's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Witley to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 6% safer |
| Witley | 71.98 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 7% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 14% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 16% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 17% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 26% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 30% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 33% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 46% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 47% more dangerous |
Crime in Witley's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelerstreet, Wormley & Hambledon | 337 | 46 | First |
Crime in Witley During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Witley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Witley saw a 900% increase in vehicle crime. Witley saw a large fall in other crime during May, when it fell by 86% compared to May in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -8% | +82% | -20% | +82% | -42% | -35% | +45% | +70% | +186% | +100% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -20% | - | -17% | -55% | -67% | - | -75% | -17% | +200% | +167% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | +700% | +60% | +500% | - | +60% | -38% | - | -33% | -25% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | - | - | -86% | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Other Theft | +140% | +13% | +25% | +133% | +400% | +367% | +80% | - | -17% | +150% |
| Public Order | - | - | - | +20% | -60% | +117% | +25% | +67% | +50% | +50% |
| Shoplifting | - | - | - | - | - | +200% | +200% | +33% | +150% | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -78% | - | - | - | - | +200% | +500% | +900% | +50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +8% | +183% | -33% | +88% | -59% | +6% | +20% | +70% | +14% | -40% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Witley
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The most common crimes in Witley are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Witley?
Witley's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021