Crime Rate in Claygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Claygate

The total recorded crimes in Claygate, Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Claygate crime rate of 2.19 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 Claygate, encompassing approximately 6,395 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Claygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Fawcus Close with total crimes: 2
  • Foxwarren with total crimes: 2

How safe is Claygate?

To understand the safety of Claygate, we need to analyze Claygate crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Claygate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 359 crimes compared to 568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Claygate recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

    • In 2023, Claygate had fewer crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 314 crimes compared to 564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Claygate recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Elmbridge, Claygate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Claygate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Claygate has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.19 ranking 16th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Claygate crimes were 359. The crime rate of Claygate in 2024 was 56.13 (year) or 4.68 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Claygate were around 314 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.10 (year) or 4.09 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Claygate)CrimesRank (Claygate)CrimesRank (Claygate)
Cobham and Downside76 3806 3918 1
Walton Central93 1859 1806 2
Esher65 4808 2688 4
Weybridge St George's Hill81 2667 6598 8
Molesey West62 6650 9751 3
Weybridge Riverside56 7758 4688 5
Walton North64 5698 5654 6
Walton South44 9659 7646 7
Molesey East49 8657 8556 9
Long Ditton39 11391 12497 10
Hersham Village40 10512 10484 11
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon26 13406 11405 12
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green27 12285 15354 14
Thames Ditton20 15332 14395 13
Oatlands and Burwood Park23 14242 16272 16

Claygate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Public order dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 202511
January 20253
December 20247
November 20249
October 202410
September 202411
August 20246
July 20249
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Claygate in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Fawcus Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Foxwarren (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Raleigh Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Forge Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. The Parade (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Glebelands (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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