Crime in West Molesey: statistics, rates and trends

2,395 crimes were recorded in West Molesey in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 910 reports (38% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, West Molesey has the 1,159th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in West Molesey was highest in the year to July 2021 (3,153 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,257). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Molesey 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 bicycle theft (+35%) and other crime (+28%). The largest falls were in robbery (-45%) and drugs (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in West Molesey

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Molesey recorded 910 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 38.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in West Molesey

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Molesey recorded 344 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in West Molesey

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Molesey recorded 204 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in West Molesey

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Molesey recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in West Molesey

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Molesey recorded 190 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in West Molesey

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Molesey recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in West Molesey

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Molesey recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in West Molesey

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Molesey recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in West Molesey

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Molesey recorded 61 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 20% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in West Molesey

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Molesey recorded 60 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 up 28% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in West Molesey

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Molesey recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in West Molesey

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Molesey recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in West Molesey

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Molesey recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in West Molesey

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Molesey recorded 10 reports 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 9% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to West Molesey, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Molesey.

6 areas within West Molesey, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Molesey East had the highest rate (63.5 per 1,000) and Hinchley Wood and Weston Green the lowest (30.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 West Molesey over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Molesey 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.

West Molesey has an estimated population of 48,326. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Molesey sits in decile 8.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 West Molesey. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.