Crime Rate in Esher: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Esher

The total recorded crimes in Esher, Elmbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Esher crime rate of 6.92 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Esher Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Gallops with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Haymeads Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Esher has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 6.92 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)
Cobham and Downside50 6806 3918 1
Walton Central71 1859 1806 2
Molesey West54 5650 9751 3
Walton North62 3698 5654 6
Weybridge Riverside47 8758 4688 5
Weybridge St George's Hill60 4667 6598 8
Walton South42 9659 7646 7
Molesey East48 7657 8556 9
Long Ditton38 10391 12497 10
Hersham Village37 11512 10484 11
Oxshott and Stoke D'Abernon20 15406 11405 12
Hinchley Wood and Weston Green26 12285 15354 14
Thames Ditton21 14332 14395 13
Claygate15 16359 13314 15
Oatlands and Burwood Park22 13242 16272 16

Esher Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

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

A total of 311 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202519
January 202521
December 202423
November 202414
October 202419
September 202425
August 202420
July 202428
June 202456
May 202436
April 202427

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
May 20241

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 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
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Esher in March 2025

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

1. The Gallops (Map)
Total4
Other crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Haymeads Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Pembroke Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Riverside Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Orleans Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Warren Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albany Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Celandine Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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