Crime Rate in Elmbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmbridge

The total recorded crimes in Elmbridge, Elmbridge in January 2025 are around 611 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmbridge crime rate of 4.40 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (237) incidents (10.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (66) incidents (-17.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (50) incidents (-13.79% decrease)
Elmbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Walk with total crimes: 16
  • Limes Road with total crimes: 8
  • Church Street 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 (80 crimes), and the safest, Claygate (11 crimes), is 69 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Elmbridge.

Similarly, the area of Walton Central (80 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Oatlands (9 crimes), with a difference of 71 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Elmbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Walton Central80
Weybridge St George's Hill53
Weybridge Riverside52
Cobham and Downside51
Walton South51

Safest Wards:

Thames Ditton24
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon23
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green11
Oatlands and Burwood Park11
Claygate11

Most Dangerous Areas:

Walton Central80
Weybridge Riverside59
Cobham57
Hersham44
Walton North & Molesey Heath44

Safest Areas:

Thames Ditton20
West Molesey North19
Oxshott & Stoke D'Abernon17
Claygate11
Oatlands9

Elmbridge Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Elmbridge has recorded 611 crimes with crime rate of 4.40 ranking 281th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 9 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley423 116,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath455 76,414 85,722 10
Mole Valley379 105,953 95,649 9
Tandridge439 86,530 75,946 6
Epsom and Ewell452 56,933 45,467 7
Woking617 38,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead783 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede504 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford855 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne703 110,809 19,089 1

Elmbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (486 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (292 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 594 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 74.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 142 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202550
December 202458
November 202484
October 202459
September 202463
August 202462
July 202476
June 2024142

A total of 86 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 202420
July 202413
June 202414

A total of 131 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202519
December 202413
November 202420
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413
July 202411
June 202430

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 268 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202527
December 202423
November 202455
October 202447
September 202421
August 202427
July 202420
June 202448

A total of 2066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 258.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 486 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025237
December 2024214
November 2024218
October 2024202
September 2024256
August 2024229
July 2024224
June 2024486

A total of 470 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202544
December 202457
November 202454
October 202467
September 202448
August 202455
July 202453
June 202492

A total of 50 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 188 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202531
December 202423
November 202418
October 202432
September 202423
August 202415
July 202418
June 202428

A total of 408 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 51.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202443
November 202443
October 202454
September 202437
August 202444
July 202455
June 202486

A total of 948 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 118.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 292 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202566
December 202480
November 2024101
October 202494
September 202483
August 2024118
July 2024114
June 2024292

A total of 352 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 44.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202529
December 202433
November 202440
October 202447
September 202430
August 202432
July 202437
June 2024104

A total of 479 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 104 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202546
December 202453
November 202460
October 202457
September 202452
August 202439
July 202468
June 2024104

High Crime Locations Elmbridge in January 2025

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

1. Church Walk (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
2. Limes Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
5. Meadows Leigh Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1

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