Crime in Milford and Witley: statistics, rates and trends
277 crimes were recorded in Milford and Witley in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Milford and Witley at a glance
- Crime trends in Milford and Witley
- Types of crime in Milford and Witley
- Milford and Witley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Milford and Witley
- Streets with the most crime in Milford and Witley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Milford and Witley
- Demographics of Milford and Witley
- Questions about crime in Milford and Witley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (86), anti-social behaviour (61) and public order (27) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,120th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Milford and Witley | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 277 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.6 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,371 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Milford and Witley of any year here (277 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 23%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 277 | 51.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 325 | 60.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 283 | 52.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 346 | 64.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 390 | 72.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 579 | 107.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 524 | 97.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 447 | 83.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 362 | 67.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (53% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 43 to 61 and criminal damage and arson rose from 20 to 23, while public order fell from 52 to 27 and violence and sexual offences fell from 104 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 16.0 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 11.4 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.3 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Milford and Witley; the highest is Guildford (104.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Bramley and Wonersh (32.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milford and Witley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming | 580 | 46.5 | -10% |
| Farncombe | 490 | 39.7 | -23% |
| Bramley and Wonersh | 166 | 32.6 | -37% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | -12% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +2% |
| Guildford | 8,387 | 104.6 | +103% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | +10% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | -4% |
Milford & Witley is the one area listed within Milford and Witley, with 45.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford & Witley | Neighbourhood | 6,928 | 317 | 45.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Milford and Witley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 35 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 27 |
| On or near Milford By Pass Road | 21 |
| On or near Milford Lodge | 14 |
| On or near Badgers Cross | 13 |
| On or near Portsmouth Road | 13 |
| On or near Malthouse Mead | 11 |
| On or near Pinks Mews | 10 |
| On or near Busdens Way | 7 |
| On or near Ladycross | 7 |
Of the 216 crimes in Milford and Witley with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 80 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 34.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Milford and Witley has an estimated population of 5,371 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Milford and Witley average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Milford and Witley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Milford and Witley a safe place to live?
Milford and Witley recorded 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,120th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Milford and Witley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (61).
Is crime in Milford and Witley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milford and Witley was down 15% on the year before: 277 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 325 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Milford and Witley?
About 5,371 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Milford and Witley?
Milford and Witley is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.