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Crime in Lightwater

Lightwater had 252 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 8th of 11 Surrey Heath areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% below the middle Surrey Heath area. Crime was down 6% on the three months before.

GU18, Surrey Heath · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lightwater

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50.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
8 of 11Surrey Heath rank1st is the highest rate
-6%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common79 in 3 months

Month by month

85 Mar 83 Apr 101 May 85 Jun 85 Jul 82 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lightwater. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7931%
anti-social behaviour5321%
theft2510%
criminal damage229%
vehicle crime177%
public order156%
shoplifting156%
burglary104%

Lightwater against Surrey Heath

TypeLightwater per 1,000Middle Surrey Heath areaChange
Violence15.928.2▲ 16%
Burglary21.6–
Vehicle crime3.41.9▲ 42%
Anti-social behaviour10.711.2▼ 4%
Theft and robbery5.45.4▼ 41%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Chobham110.7▲ 5%
Bisley104▲ 41%
Bagshot65.9▲ 1%
Lightwater50.7▼ 6%
West End41▲ 17%
Windlesham35.1▲ 63%
See every Surrey Heath area ranked on the crime in Surrey Heath page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Lightwater a safe area?

Lightwater had about 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 8 of 11 Surrey Heath areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Lightwater?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (79), followed by anti-social behaviour (53) and theft (25).