Crime Rate in Runnymede: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Runnymede

The total recorded crimes in Runnymede, UK in July 2025 are around 643 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Runnymede crime rate of 7.30 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 Runnymede, encompassing approximately 88,079 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (242) incidents (14.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (112) incidents (5.66% increase)
  • Public order: (68) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
Runnymede Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 23
  • High Street with total crimes: 19
  • Theme/Adventure Park with total crimes: 17

Runnymede Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Runnymede?

To understand the safety of Runnymede, we need to analyze Runnymede crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Runnymede has recorded 7,895 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 89.64 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 172 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,187 crimes with a crime rate of 81.60, ranking it 194 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Runnymede demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 7895 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Runnymede had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 7,187 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Runnymede is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Runnymede has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Runnymede Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Chertsey St Ann's (79 crimes), and the safest, Englefield Green East (17 crimes), is 62 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Runnymede.

Similarly, the area of Addlestone North (94 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Virginia Water (19 crimes), with a difference of 75 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Runnymede.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Chertsey St Ann's79
Egham Town75
Addlestone South72
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South58
Addlestone North55

Safest Wards:

Ottershaw33
New Haw32
Chertsey Riverside26
Virginia Water19
Englefield Green East17

Most Dangerous Areas:

Addlestone North94
Addlestone South89
Egham Town75
Ottershaw & Lyne74
Chertsey70

Safest Areas:

Egham Hythe & Pooley Green62
Thorpe62
Englefield Green & University55
New Haw & Woodham43
Virginia Water19

Runnymede Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Runnymede has recorded 643 crimes with crime rate of 7.30 ranking 223th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Runnymede crimes were 7,895. The crime rate of Runnymede in 2024 was 89.64 (year) or 7.47 (month) ranking it 172 danzarous in the UK. Runnymede ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Runnymede were around 7,187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.60 (year) or 6.80 (month) ranking 194 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Runnymede ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Runnymede

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne918 110,809 19,089 1

Runnymede 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 242 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 112 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (211 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (106 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (276 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (118 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (228 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (102 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (227 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (100 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (186 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (67 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 236 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 74 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (190 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (84 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (230 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (132 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (171 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (106 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (210 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 586 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202554
May 202550
April 202550
March 202567
February 202540
January 202533
December 202443
November 202455
October 202452
September 202441
August 202443

A total of 79 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 491 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202535
May 202538
April 202595
March 202547
February 202549
January 202529
December 202450
November 202421
October 202448
September 202430
August 202416

A total of 39 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 728 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202568
June 202570
May 202568
April 202570
March 202559
February 202531
January 202543
December 202446
November 202452
October 202475
September 202457
August 202489

A total of 496 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202535
May 202537
April 202532
March 202529
February 202524
January 202536
December 202421
November 202484
October 2024132
September 202425
August 202424

A total of 1181 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 119 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 2025106
May 2025118
April 2025102
March 2025100
February 202582
January 202567
December 202474
November 202480
October 2024119
September 2024106
August 2024115

A total of 166 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 202513
April 202522
March 202519
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202419
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 541 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202541
May 202545
April 202546
March 202542
February 202531
January 202537
December 202444
November 202456
October 202451
September 202448
August 202450

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 2564 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 213.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 276 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025242
June 2025211
May 2025276
April 2025228
March 2025227
February 2025157
January 2025186
December 2024236
November 2024190
October 2024230
September 2024171
August 2024210

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202518
April 202524
March 202516
February 202521
January 202527
December 202426
November 202424
October 202428
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 360 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202522
May 202530
April 202540
March 202537
February 202540
January 202522
December 202425
November 202429
October 202445
September 202419
August 202428

A total of 68 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20247
October 202411
September 20249
August 202410

High Crime Locations Runnymede in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order3
Drugs1
2. High Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
3. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Other theft5
Public order2
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
5. Gleeson Mews (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting4
Public order1
6. B386 (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order1

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