Crime Rate in Walton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton South

The total recorded crimes in Walton South, Elmbridge, UK in July 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton South crime rate of 3.81 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 Walton South, encompassing approximately 18,106 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Walton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mellor Close with total crimes: 9
  • Devoke Way with total crimes: 4
  • Normanhurst Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Walton South?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Walton South reported a higher crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 659 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walton South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

    • In 2023, Walton South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 646 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walton South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 15 other areas in the Elmbridge.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walton South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Walton South has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.81 ranking 2th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Walton South crimes were 659. The crime rate of Walton South in 2024 was 36.39 (year) or 3.03 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton South were around 646 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.68 (year) or 2.97 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton South)CrimesRank (Walton South)CrimesRank (Walton South)
Cobham and Downside67 5806 3918 1
Walton Central96 1859 1806 2
Esher52 8808 2688 4
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

Walton South 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 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 72 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202526
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202512
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 202525
January 202521
December 202415
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20252
March 20255
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244

High Crime Locations Walton South in July 2025

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

1. Mellor Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Devoke Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Normanhurst Road (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Maitland Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Hurtwood Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Leaping Birds Rise (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Tudor Drive (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rydens Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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