Crime Rate in Elmbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmbridge

The total recorded crimes in Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 779 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmbridge crime rate of 5.61 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Elmbridge, encompassing approximately 138,755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (284) incidents (32.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (125) incidents (12.61% increase)
  • Public order: (70) incidents (1.45% increase)
Elmbridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

Elmbridge Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Elmbridge?

To understand the safety of Elmbridge, we need to analyze Elmbridge crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Elmbridge has recorded 9,089 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 65.50 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 271 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,026 crimes with a crime rate of 65.05, ranking it 268 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Elmbridge reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey average, with 9,089 crimes compared to 8,696. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Elmbridge recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Elmbridge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 9,026 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Elmbridge recorded fewer crimes than 7 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Elmbridge is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Elmbridge has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Elmbridge Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Walton Central (93 crimes), and the safest, Claygate (14 crimes), is 79 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Elmbridge.

Similarly, the area of Walton Central (93 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Claygate (14 crimes), with a difference of 79 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Elmbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Walton Central93
Weybridge St George's Hill81
Cobham and Downside76
Esher65
Walton North64

Safest Wards:

Hinchley Wood and Weston Green27
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon26
Oatlands and Burwood Park23
Thames Ditton20
Claygate14

Most Dangerous Areas:

Walton Central93
Cobham71
Weybridge Riverside68
Hersham63
Weybridge St George's Hill58

Safest Areas:

Walton Hersham Road31
Long Ditton24
Oatlands19
Thames Ditton18
Claygate14

Elmbridge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elmbridge has recorded 779 crimes with crime rate of 5.61 ranking 8899th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 1 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Elmbridge crimes were 9,089. The crime rate of Elmbridge in 2024 was 65.50 (year) or 5.46 (month) ranking it 271 danzarous in the UK. Elmbridge ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 10 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elmbridge were around 9,026 crimes with yearly crime rate of 65.05 (year) or 5.42 (month) ranking 268 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Elmbridge ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Elmbridge

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Elmbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (284 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (125 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (215 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (111 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (199 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 261 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (237 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 214 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (218 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (202 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (94 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (256 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (83 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (229 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (118 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 224 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 493 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202551
March 202534
February 202535
January 202546
December 202443
November 202443
October 202454
September 202437
August 202444
July 202455

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243

A total of 414 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202530
March 202544
February 202540
January 202529
December 202433
November 202440
October 202447
September 202430
August 202432
July 202437

A total of 580 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202548
March 202563
February 202539
January 202544
December 202457
November 202454
October 202467
September 202448
August 202455
July 202453

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243

A total of 336 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202530
March 202531
February 202535
January 202527
December 202423
November 202455
October 202447
September 202421
August 202427
July 202420

A total of 2539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 230.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025284
April 2025215
March 2025199
February 2025261
January 2025237
December 2024214
November 2024218
October 2024202
September 2024256
August 2024229
July 2024224

A total of 286 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202536
March 202546
February 202522
January 202531
December 202423
November 202418
October 202432
September 202423
August 202415
July 202418

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 107 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 202420
July 202413

A total of 1047 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 95.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 125 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025111
March 202597
February 202558
January 202566
December 202480
November 2024101
October 202494
September 202483
August 2024118
July 2024114

A total of 588 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202554
March 202544
February 202557
January 202546
December 202453
November 202460
October 202457
September 202452
August 202439
July 202468

A total of 189 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202529
March 202525
February 202520
January 202519
December 202413
November 202420
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202411

A total of 720 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 65.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202570
April 202569
March 202575
February 202554
January 202550
December 202458
November 202484
October 202459
September 202463
August 202462
July 202476

High Crime Locations Elmbridge in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Elmbridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery2
2. Church Walk (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Public order2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Other theft2
Other crime1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Church Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1

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