Total Crime Rate
10.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Heronscourt area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Lightwater , and the 27th lowest crime rate of 291 local areas in Surrey Heath .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Heronscourt (GU18 5SW) in the last 12 months was 10.5 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% lower than the Lightwater average (37.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Heronscourt (GU18 5SW), the main crime hotspot is near Wychelm Road. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lightwater| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Riverside Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riverside Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Withy Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Heronscourt | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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