Crime Rate in Walton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Walton South

The total recorded crimes in Walton South, Elmbridge, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Walton South crime rate of 2.43 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 May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Walton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lindley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Lyon Road with total crimes: 3
  • Oakbank Avenue with total crimes: 3

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 May 2025 the Walton South has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.43 ranking 9th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Walton South)CrimesRank (Walton South)CrimesRank (Walton South)
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
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
Thames Ditton20 15332 14395 13
Claygate14 16359 13314 15
Oatlands and Burwood Park23 14242 16272 16

Walton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 202510
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 202511
February 202525
January 202521
December 202415
November 202416
October 202416
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202430
May 202419

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.10 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
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20244
June 20244

High Crime Locations Walton South in May 2025

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

1. Lindley Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
2. Lyon Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Oakbank Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
4. Copenhagen Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Walton Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Mellor Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Latton Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hurtwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Byron Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
10. Molesey Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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