Explore Surrey crime reports by neighbourhood in 2025 — high-risk zones, safety analysis, and where crime is declining across the city.
Surrey Crime Reports & Safety Analysis by Neighbourhood in 2025
Surrey, BC remains one of Canada’s fastest-growing urban centres, and with rapid growth comes shifting public safety challenges. In 2025, crime data show clear differences across neighbourhoods: some areas continue to face elevated risks, while others report meaningful reductions thanks to targeted policing and community initiatives.
This blog breaks down the latest crime reports and safety analysis by neighbourhood, highlighting high-risk zones and positive crime reduction trends across Surrey.
High-Risk Neighbourhoods in 2025
Whalley / City Centre
Whalley continues to be Surrey’s most visible crime hot spot, especially around Surrey Central. The combination of dense housing, busy transit hubs, and nightlife corridors contributes to higher levels of property crime, theft, and public disturbances.
Newton
Newton remains another high-risk neighbourhood, historically tied to gang activity and violent incidents. While police presence has increased, Newton still reports above-average crime rates in 2025.
Guildford & Fleetwood
These districts show moderate risk, with crime concentrated around retail and commercial zones. Property offences such as vehicle thefts and break-ins remain the most common issues here.
Safer Neighbourhoods in 2025
Cloverdale
Cloverdale benefits from its suburban character and reports lower violent crime rates. Police statistics show a notable 31% decrease in violent crime this year, making it one of Surrey’s safer communities.
South Surrey
South Surrey, including areas such as Crescent Beach and Elgin Chantrell, continues to record some of the lowest crime levels in the city. In 2025, property crime declined by 26%, reinforcing its reputation as a family-friendly and secure area.
Crime Reduction Trends Across Surrey
The 2025 data also highlight encouraging signs of progress:
- Whalley: Violent crime down by ~14%, property crime reduced by over 20%.
- Cloverdale: Significant reductions in both violent and property crime categories.
- South Surrey: Strong decline in property crime, making it a leader in safety improvements.
These positive shifts reflect strategic policing, targeted enforcement in high-risk zones, and stronger community safety programs.
Key Factors Behind the Numbers
- Urban density & transit: Areas like Whalley experience higher crime due to heavy foot traffic and transit hubs.
- Socioeconomic conditions: Neighbourhoods with higher poverty and housing challenges often face more crime exposure.
- Focused enforcement: Surrey Police Service has expanded hot-spot patrols and community engagement programs.
- Community efforts: Better lighting, CCTV, and neighbourhood watch groups are reducing opportunities for crime.
Final Word
In 2025, Surrey’s neighbourhood crime patterns reveal both areas of concern (Whalley, Newton) and success stories (Cloverdale, South Surrey). While challenges remain, the steady decline in certain categories signals that coordinated policing and community strategies are making a difference.
Residents can stay safer by staying informed, reporting suspicious activity, and participating in local safety programs. Surrey is not crime-free, but the path toward greater security is visible in the numbers.
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