Crime Rate in Cobham and Downside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cobham and Downside

The total recorded crimes in Cobham and Downside, Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 76 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cobham and Downside crime rate of 4.88 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 Cobham and Downside, encompassing approximately 15,585 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-13.64% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cobham and Downside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Bookham Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Cobham and Downside?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Cobham and Downside reported a higher crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 806 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Cobham and Downside witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

    • In 2023, Cobham and Downside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 918 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cobham and Downside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Elmbridge, Cobham and Downside has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Cobham and Downside Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cobham and Downside has recorded 76 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Cobham and Downside crimes were 806. The crime rate of Cobham and Downside in 2024 was 51.72 (year) or 4.31 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cobham and Downside were around 918 crimes with yearly crime rate of 58.90 (year) or 4.91 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cobham and Downside)CrimesRank (Cobham and Downside)CrimesRank (Cobham and Downside)
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
Claygate14 16359 13314 15
Oatlands and Burwood Park23 14242 16272 16

Cobham and Downside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 20259
March 20258
February 20255
January 20253
December 20248
November 202421
October 20248
September 20248
August 202419
July 20246
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20259
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20248
August 202413
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20258
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 202414

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202522
March 20259
February 202519
January 202523
December 202419
November 202413
October 202413
September 202420
August 202416
July 202412
June 202428
May 202435

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20254
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 202410
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations Cobham and Downside in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bookham Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Ross Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Lambourne Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
8. Queens Court Ride (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Lockhart Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Elm Grove Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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