Total Crime Rate
67.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Craddocks Close area has the 6th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ashtead Lanes & Common , and the 69th highest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Craddocks Close (KT21 1AF) in the last 12 months was 67.6 per 1,000 residents and was 99.1% higher than the Ashtead Lanes & Common average (34.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 46.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -16.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Craddocks Close (KT21 1AF), the main crime hotspot is near Old Stede Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashtead Lanes & Common| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Old Stede Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Old Stede Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Epsom Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devitt Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Devitt Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Forest Crescent | Under investigation |
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