Crime Rate in Thames Ditton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Thames Ditton

The total recorded crimes in Thames Ditton, Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Thames Ditton crime rate of 1.14 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 Thames Ditton, encompassing approximately 17,516 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Thames Ditton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Raphael Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Rythe Court with total crimes: 3
  • Molember Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Thames Ditton?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Thames Ditton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 332 crimes compared to 568.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Thames Ditton recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

    • In 2023, Thames Ditton had fewer crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 395 crimes compared to 564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Thames Ditton recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Thames Ditton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Thames Ditton has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 1.14 ranking 15th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Thames Ditton crimes were 332. The crime rate of Thames Ditton in 2024 was 18.95 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Thames Ditton were around 395 crimes with yearly crime rate of 22.55 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

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

Thames Ditton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Burglary 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 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 202510
February 20257
January 20259
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20248
August 20249
July 20248
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20247
October 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
December 20242
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 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
December 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Thames Ditton in May 2025

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

1. Raphael Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Rythe Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Molember Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Iris Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Boyle Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thames Ditton (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
7. Angel Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Hayward Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Portsmouth Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. A307 (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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