Crime in Cranleigh: statistics, rates and trends
569 crimes were recorded in Cranleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Cranleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Cranleigh
- Types of crime in Cranleigh
- Cranleigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Cranleigh
- Streets with the most crime in Cranleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cranleigh
- Population and deprivation in Cranleigh
- Questions about crime in Cranleigh
- About this data
569 crimes were recorded in Cranleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 244 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Cranleigh has the 1,258th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Cranleigh | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 569 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.2 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 13,164 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Cranleigh was highest in the year to July 2021 (594 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (487). Over the whole period it rose 14%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 569 | 43.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 526 | 40.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 522 | 39.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 582 | 44.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 526 | 40.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 594 | 45.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 487 | 37.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 521 | 39.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 501 | 38.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 40 |
| March 2026 | 44 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cranleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+24%) and violence and sexual offences (+13%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-39%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 244 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 5.0 | 0.33 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 58 | 4.4 | 0.53 | +287% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 2.7 | 0.56 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 2.6 | 0.38 | -39% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.4 | 0.38 | -6% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -30% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.4 | 0.12 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.39 | -44% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.28 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.28 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Cranleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cranleigh recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Cranleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cranleigh recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Cranleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cranleigh recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 287% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Cranleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cranleigh recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Cranleigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cranleigh recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Cranleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cranleigh recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Cranleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cranleigh recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Cranleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cranleigh recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Cranleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cranleigh recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Cranleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Cranleigh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Cranleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cranleigh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Cranleigh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Cranleigh recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Cranleigh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Cranleigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Cranleigh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Cranleigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Cranleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cranleigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bramley and Wonersh | 165 | 32.4 | -25% |
| Godalming | 547 | 43.9 | +2% |
| Farncombe | 484 | 39.2 | -9% |
| Milford and Witley | 281 | 52.3 | +21% |
| Broadbridge Heath | 361 | 55.8 | +29% |
| Guildford | 8,459 | 105.5 | +144% |
| Billingshurst | 529 | 50.9 | +18% |
| Horsham | 3,847 | 76.6 | +77% |
2 areas within Cranleigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Cranleigh West had the highest rate (60.0 per 1,000) and Cranleigh East the lowest (28.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranleigh West | Neighbourhood | 6,251 | 375 | 60.0 |
| Cranleigh East | Neighbourhood | 6,913 | 194 | 28.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Cranleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Lashmere | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Maple Road | 21 |
| On or near Bloggs Way | 19 |
| On or near Bax Close | 18 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 18 |
| On or near Queensway | 17 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 13 |
| On or near Thistley Lane | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cranleigh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 154 | 27.1% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Cranleigh has an estimated population of 13,164. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cranleigh sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Cranleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.9 |
Is Cranleigh a safe place to live?
Cranleigh recorded 43.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Cranleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Cranleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cranleigh was up 8% on the year before: 569 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 526 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Cranleigh?
Cranleigh is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Cranleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.