Total Crime Rate
26.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ottways Lane area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Ashtead Lanes & Common , and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 251 local areas in Mole Valley .
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 Ottways Lane (KT21 2PB) in the last 12 months was 26.6 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% lower 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ottways Lane (KT21 2PB), the main crime hotspot is near Petrol Station. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Gayton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rectory Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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