Crime Rate in Elmbridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmbridge

The total recorded crimes in Elmbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 808 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmbridge crime rate of 5.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (306) incidents (14.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (137) incidents (28.04% increase)
  • Public order: (102) incidents (29.11% increase)
Elmbridge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grant Avenue with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Bookham Road with total crimes: 10

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 (96 crimes), and the safest, Hinchley Wood and Weston Green (16 crimes), is 80 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Elmbridge.

Similarly, the area of Walton Central (96 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Claygate (21 crimes), with a difference of 75 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Elmbridge.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Walton Central96
Walton South69
Walton North68
Molesey West67
Cobham and Downside67

Safest Wards:

Oatlands and Burwood Park33
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon30
Thames Ditton30
Claygate21
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Walton Central96
Walton North & Molesey Heath72
Weybridge Riverside70
Cobham70
Hersham55

Safest Areas:

Esher31
Oxshott & Stoke D'Abernon27
Thames Ditton25
Hinchley Wood & Weston Green22
Claygate21

Elmbridge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Elmbridge has recorded 808 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Elmbridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 306 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 137 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 634 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202560
May 202558
April 202554
March 202544
February 202557
January 202546
December 202453
November 202460
October 202457
September 202452
August 202439

A total of 541 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202571
May 202551
April 202551
March 202534
February 202535
January 202546
December 202443
November 202443
October 202454
September 202437
August 202444

A total of 80 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
May 20258
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 324 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202528
May 202522
April 202536
March 202546
February 202522
January 202531
December 202423
November 202418
October 202432
September 202423
August 202415

A total of 437 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202528
May 202552
April 202530
March 202544
February 202540
January 202529
December 202433
November 202440
October 202447
September 202430
August 202432

A total of 613 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202541
May 202552
April 202548
March 202563
February 202539
January 202544
December 202457
November 202454
October 202467
September 202448
August 202455

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20249
October 20242
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 365 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202516
May 202520
April 202530
March 202531
February 202535
January 202527
December 202423
November 202455
October 202447
September 202421
August 202427

A total of 825 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025102
June 202579
May 202570
April 202569
March 202575
February 202554
January 202550
December 202458
November 202484
October 202459
September 202463
August 202462

A total of 2889 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 240.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 306 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025306
June 2025268
May 2025284
April 2025215
March 2025199
February 2025261
January 2025237
December 2024214
November 2024218
October 2024202
September 2024256
August 2024229

A total of 111 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202512
May 202513
April 20254
March 202512
February 20256
January 20253
December 20247
November 202410
October 202412
September 20247
August 202420

A total of 209 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202517
May 202514
April 202529
March 202525
February 202520
January 202519
December 202413
November 202420
October 202415
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 1177 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025137
June 2025107
May 2025125
April 2025111
March 202597
February 202558
January 202566
December 202480
November 2024101
October 202494
September 202483
August 2024118

High Crime Locations Elmbridge in July 2025

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

1. Grant Avenue (Map)
Total18
Theft from the person11
Other theft4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
3. Bookham Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour10
4. Church Walk (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
Other theft1
6. Mellor Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2

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