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Crime in Cranleigh

Cranleigh had 165 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 56 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 27 Waverley areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Waverley area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

GU6, Waverley · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cranleigh

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56crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 27Waverley rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Mar 40 Apr 51 May 44 Jun 71 Jul 50 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7847%
shoplifting2716%
anti-social behaviour2314%
theft74%
vehicle crime74%
criminal damage74%
burglary42%
public order42%

Cranleigh against Waverley

TypeCranleigh per 1,000Middle Waverley areaChange
Violence26.519.4▲ 34%
Burglary1.41.4–
Vehicle crime2.42.1–
Anti-social behaviour7.89.6▲ 77%
Theft and robbery3.73.7▲ 10%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Alfold Crossways63▼ 11%
Cranleigh56▲ 21%
Dunsfold36.1–
Rudgwick33.7▲ 92%
Shamley Green28.9▲ 8%
Ewhurst18.6▼ 15%
See every Waverley area ranked on the crime in Waverley page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cranleigh a safe area?

Cranleigh had about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 27 Waverley areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cranleigh?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (78), followed by shoplifting (27) and anti-social behaviour (23).