Crime Rate in Esher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Esher

The total recorded crimes in Esher, Elmbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esher crime rate of 5.22 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Esher Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celandine Road with total crimes: 5
  • Pembroke Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Esher has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 5.22 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Esher)CrimesRank (Esher)CrimesRank (Esher)
Cobham and Downside67 5806 3918 1
Walton Central96 1859 1806 2
Walton South69 2659 7646 7
Molesey West67 4650 9751 3
Walton North68 3698 5654 6
Weybridge Riverside65 6758 4688 5
Weybridge St George's Hill47 9667 6598 8
Molesey East61 7657 8556 9
Long Ditton40 11391 12497 10
Hersham Village46 10512 10484 11
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon30 13406 11405 12
Oatlands and Burwood Park33 12242 16272 16
Thames Ditton30 14332 14395 13
Claygate21 15359 13314 15
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green16 16285 15354 14

Esher 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202528
April 202514
March 202523
February 202519
January 202521
December 202423
November 202414
October 202419
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
November 20244
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20246
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
August 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Esher in July 2025

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

1. Celandine Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
2. Pembroke Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Joseph Locke Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Molesey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sherriff Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Oak Tree Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Orleans Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. A3009 (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1

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