Total Crime Rate
52.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Leigh Mews area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Chertsey Riverside , and the 119th lowest crime rate of 268 local areas in Runnymede .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Leigh Mews (KT16 9GA) in the last 12 months was 52.7 per 1,000 residents and was 41.1% lower than the Chertsey Riverside average (89.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Leigh Mews (KT16 9GA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Eastworth Road, where police recorded 39 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Kennett Lane (25 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Chertsey Riverside| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Painesfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Painesfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Queen Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highcross Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highcross Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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