Total Crime Rate
29.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westcar Lane area has the 30th lowest crime rate of 81 local areas in Cobham and Downside , and the 138th lowest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
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 Westcar Lane (KT12 5EP) in the last 12 months was 29.6 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Cobham and Downside average (85.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westcar Lane (KT12 5EP), the main crime hotspot is near Westdene. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cobham and Downside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Stanley Gardens | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brampton Gardens | Under investigation |
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