Crime Rate in Esher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Esher

The total recorded crimes in Esher, Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esher crime rate of 6.52 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 Esher, encompassing approximately 9,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Esher Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farm Road with total crimes: 4
  • Brittain Road with total crimes: 3
  • Celandine Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Esher?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Esher reported a higher crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 808 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Esher witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

    • In 2023, Esher experienced a greater number of crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 688 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Esher witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Esher Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Esher has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 4th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Esher crimes were 808. The crime rate of Esher in 2024 was 81.08 (year) or 6.76 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Esher were around 688 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.04 (year) or 5.75 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Esher)CrimesRank (Esher)CrimesRank (Esher)
Cobham and Downside76 3806 3918 1
Walton Central93 1859 1806 2
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

Esher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 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 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 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 Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202514
March 202523
February 202519
January 202521
December 202423
November 202414
October 202419
September 202425
August 202420
July 202428
June 202456
May 202436

A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20245
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202515
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20247
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
June 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Esher in May 2025

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

1. Farm Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brittain Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Celandine Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Mead Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
5. Sherriff Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. A3009 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
7. Courtlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Molesey Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Pembroke Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Dukes Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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