Crime Rate in Walton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton North

The total recorded crimes in Walton North, Elmbridge, UK in March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton North crime rate of 2.52 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 North, encompassing approximately 24,580 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Walton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Preston Court with total crimes: 8
  • Thorneycroft Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Walton North?

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

  • Relative to Elmbridge:

    • In 2024, Walton North reported a higher crime volume than the Elmbridge average, with 698 crimes compared to 568. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Walton North witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 15 other cities.

    • In 2023, Walton North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Elmbridge average, with 654 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Walton North witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 15 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Walton North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Walton North has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 3th out of 15 in the Elmbridge, UK

In 2024, the total Walton North crimes were 698. The crime rate of Walton North in 2024 was 28.40 (year) or 2.37 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Elmbridge.

In 2023, the total crimes in Walton North were around 654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.61 (year) or 2.22 (month) ranking 6 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
Esher69 2808 2688 4
Molesey West54 5650 9751 3
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 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 (18 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (50 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20247
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20256
December 202410
November 202413
October 20242
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202518
December 202419
November 202429
October 202419
September 202437
August 202416
July 202424
June 202440
May 202423
April 202410

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20243
August 202410
July 202413
June 202450
May 202416
April 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20257
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20247
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20245

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Walton North in March 2025

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

1. Preston Court (Map)
Total8
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Thorneycroft Close (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Sandy Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Vicarage Fields (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other crime1
5. Telford Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Cottimore Crescent (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rodney Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
8. Swansmere Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Franklin Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2

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