Crime Rate in Runnymede: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Runnymede

The total recorded crimes in Runnymede, UK in May 2025 are around 713 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Runnymede crime rate of 8.10 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (276) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (118) incidents (15.69% increase)
  • Public order: (68) incidents (-2.86% decrease)
Runnymede Crime Hotspots

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

  • B386 with total crimes: 31
  • Hospital with total crimes: 31
  • High Street with total crimes: 14

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, Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South (87 crimes), and the safest, Ottershaw (26 crimes), is 61 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Runnymede.

Similarly, the area of Addlestone South (101 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Virginia Water (28 crimes), with a difference of 73 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Runnymede.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South87
Addlestone South79
Thorpe74
Chertsey St Ann's64
Egham Hythe55

Safest Wards:

Englefield Green West40
Chertsey Riverside37
New Haw30
Virginia Water28
Ottershaw26

Most Dangerous Areas:

Addlestone South101
Ottershaw & Lyne98
Englefield Green & University87
Egham Hythe & Pooley Green86
Addlestone North81

Safest Areas:

Chertsey68
Thorpe63
Egham Town54
New Haw & Woodham47
Virginia Water28

Runnymede Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Runnymede has recorded 713 crimes with crime rate of 8.10 ranking 158th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Runnymede Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 219 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 119 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (448 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (200 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 494 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202532
March 202529
February 202524
January 202536
December 202421
November 202484
October 2024132
September 202425
August 202424
July 202416
June 202434

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 415 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202540
March 202537
February 202540
January 202522
December 202425
November 202429
October 202445
September 202419
August 202428
July 202430
June 202470

A total of 226 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202519
February 202510
January 20259
December 202415
November 202419
October 202412
September 202418
August 202410
July 20249
June 202470

A total of 496 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202595
March 202547
February 202549
January 202529
December 202450
November 202421
October 202448
September 202430
August 202416
July 202415
June 202458

A total of 2778 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 231.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 448 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025276
April 2025228
March 2025227
February 2025157
January 2025186
December 2024236
November 2024190
October 2024230
September 2024171
August 2024210
July 2024219
June 2024448

A total of 303 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202516
February 202521
January 202527
December 202426
November 202424
October 202428
September 202427
August 202419
July 20249
June 202464

A total of 613 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202550
March 202567
February 202540
January 202533
December 202443
November 202455
October 202452
September 202441
August 202443
July 202451
June 202488

A total of 800 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202570
March 202559
February 202531
January 202543
December 202446
November 202452
October 202475
September 202457
August 202489
July 202452
June 2024158

A total of 45 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 574 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202546
March 202542
February 202531
January 202537
December 202444
November 202456
October 202451
September 202448
August 202450
July 202454
June 202470

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 87 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 202420

A total of 1282 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 200 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025118
April 2025102
March 2025100
February 202582
January 202567
December 202474
November 202480
October 2024119
September 2024106
August 2024115
July 2024119
June 2024200

High Crime Locations Runnymede in May 2025

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

1. B386 (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences27
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total31
Violence and sexual offences23
Public order2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. High Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Other theft1
4. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order1
Other theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Theme/Adventure Park (Map)
Total12
Drugs7
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime1
6. Gleeson Mews (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting2
Public order1

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