Ash vs Whyteleafe — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

172

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences47
  • Shoplifting24
  • Public order22

Whyteleafe

CR6 · Surrey

39

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Vehicle crime5
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Whyteleafe has less crime — 39 vs 172 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Ash recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in February 2026 — 172 incidents compared to 39, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ash sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24) and Public order (22), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (5) and Anti-social behaviour (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ash or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Ash — 39 vs 172 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ash and Whyteleafe?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ash saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (39 vs 172).

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