Total Crime Rate
164.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
89.9 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Meadow Cottages area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Cranleigh East , and the 10th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Waverley .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meadow Cottages (GU6 8NL) in the last 12 months was 164.8 per 1,000 residents and was 464.2% higher than the Cranleigh East average (29.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 89.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadow Cottages (GU6 8NL), the main crime hotspot is near Wyndham Crescent. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Stanton Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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