Total Crime Rate
55.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Poplar Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Ashtead Park , and the 90th highest 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 Poplar Road (KT22 8SB) in the last 12 months was 55.9 per 1,000 residents and was 47.2% higher than the Ashtead Park average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 33.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Poplar Road (KT22 8SB), the main crime hotspot is near St John'S Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ashtead Park| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Mayfield | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poplar Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Poplar Avenue | — |
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