Crime Rate in Walton Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton Central

The total recorded crimes in Walton Central, Elmbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 71 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton Central crime rate of 2.17 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 Central, encompassing approximately 32,728 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Walton Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Church Walk with total crimes: 10
  • Colby Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Walton Central?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Walton Central reported a higher crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 859 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walton Central witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walton Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 806 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walton Central witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walton Central Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walton Central has recorded 71 crimes with crime rate of 2.17 ranking 1th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Walton Central crimes were 859. The crime rate of Walton Central in 2024 was 26.25 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton Central were around 806 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.63 (year) or 2.05 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)CrimesRank (Elmbridge)
Cobham and Downside50 6806 3918 1
Esher69 2808 2688 4
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

Walton Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (14 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 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 (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 258 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202523
January 202528
December 202421
November 202419
October 202411
September 202416
August 202423
July 202414
June 202438
May 202427
April 202418

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202413
August 20249
July 202414
June 202440
May 202410
April 202418

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 202410
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244
July 20248
June 202424
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20257
December 20242
November 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 71 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 20242
October 20248
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20249
April 20247

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

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

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202512
January 202515
December 202415
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202414
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Walton Central in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Church Walk (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
3. Colby Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Church Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Churchfield Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nelson Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Swan Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Felix Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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