Crime in Milford and Witley: statistics, rates and trends
281 crimes were recorded in Milford and Witley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Milford and Witley
- Questions about crime in Milford and Witley
- About this data
281 crimes were recorded in Milford and Witley in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 86 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Milford and Witley has the 1,124th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Milford and Witley | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 281 | 5,896 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 43.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,371 | 134,284 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Milford and Witley was highest in the year to July 2021 (601 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (281). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 281 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 316 | 58.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 313 | 58.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 328 | 61.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 405 | 75.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 601 | 111.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 494 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 448 | 83.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 349 | 65.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Milford and Witley 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 anti-social behaviour (+44%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and public order (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 86 | 16.0 | 0.47 | -17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 11.0 | 0.72 | +44% |
| Public order | 31 | 5.8 | 0.87 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +53% |
| Burglary | 23 | 4.3 | 1.21 | +92% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 2.8 | 0.34 | -48% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.71 | +0% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 0.26 | -63% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 0.38 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Milford and Witley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Milford and Witley recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 30.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Milford and Witley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Milford and Witley recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 21.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Milford and Witley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Milford and Witley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Milford and Witley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Milford and Witley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Milford and Witley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Milford and Witley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Milford and Witley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Milford and Witley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Milford and Witley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Milford and Witley recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Milford and Witley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Milford and Witley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Milford and Witley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Milford and Witley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Milford and Witley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Milford and Witley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 63% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Milford and Witley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Milford and Witley recorded 2 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Milford and Witley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Milford and Witley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Milford and Witley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Milford and Witley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Milford and Witley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godalming | 547 | 43.9 | -16% |
| Farncombe | 484 | 39.2 | -25% |
| Bramley and Wonersh | 165 | 32.4 | -38% |
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | -19% |
| Haslemere | 631 | 53.9 | +3% |
| Guildford | 8,459 | 105.5 | +102% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | +9% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,377 | 48.7 | -7% |
1 areas within Milford and Witley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Milford & Witley had the highest rate (46.8 per 1,000) and Milford & Witley the lowest (46.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford & Witley | Neighbourhood | 6,928 | 324 | 46.8 |
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 Milford and Witley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 38 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 25 |
| On or near Milford By Pass Road | 20 |
| On or near Portsmouth Road | 15 |
| On or near Badgers Cross | 12 |
| On or near Milford Lodge | 12 |
| On or near Malthouse Mead | 11 |
| On or near Pinks Mews | 10 |
| On or near Ladycross | 9 |
| On or near Wheeler Lane | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Milford and Witley 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 | 79 | 28.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 28.1% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 21.0% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
Milford and Witley has an estimated population of 5,371. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Milford and Witley sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Milford and Witley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 18.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Milford and Witley a safe place to live?
Milford and Witley recorded 52.3 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 Milford and Witley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Milford and Witley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Milford and Witley was down 11% on the year before: 281 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 316 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Milford and Witley?
Milford and Witley 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 Milford and Witley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.