Crime Rate in Egham Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Egham Town

The total recorded crimes in Egham Town, Runnymede, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Egham Town crime rate of 3.94 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 Egham Town, encompassing approximately 13,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Egham Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 14
  • Albany Place with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Egham Town?

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

  • Relative to Runnymede:

    • In 2024, Egham Town reported a higher crime volume than the Runnymede average, with 839 crimes compared to 564. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Egham Town witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

    • In 2023, Egham Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Runnymede average, with 747 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Egham Town witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Runnymede, Egham Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Egham Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Egham Town has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 3.94 ranking 6th out of 13 in the Runnymede, UK

In 2024, the total Egham Town crimes were 839. The crime rate of Egham Town in 2024 was 61.19 (year) or 5.10 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Runnymede.

In 2023, the total crimes in Egham Town were around 747 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.48 (year) or 4.54 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Runnymede.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Egham Town)CrimesRank (Egham Town)CrimesRank (Egham Town)
Chertsey St Ann's64 4880 1760 1
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South87 1501 7417 9
Addlestone South79 2847 2686 4
Thorpe74 3772 4722 3
Egham Hythe55 5613 6644 5
Addlestone North45 9654 5582 6
Englefield Green West40 10453 8479 7
Englefield Green East47 7314 14343 12
Chertsey Riverside37 11422 10434 8
Woodham & Rowtown47 8356 13400 10
Ottershaw26 14436 9280 14
New Haw30 12402 12391 11
Virginia Water28 13406 11302 13

Egham Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20247
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.15 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202520
March 202519
February 202516
January 202524
December 202428
November 202414
October 202431
September 202427
August 202423
July 202428
June 202426
May 202412

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 202515
February 202511
January 20258
December 20245
November 202412
October 202416
September 202412
August 202411
July 202414
June 202426
May 20249

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 20247
August 202416
July 20246
June 202430
May 20247

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202567
March 202512
February 20257
January 202511
December 20245
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20244
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Egham Town in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Albany Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Nightingale Shott (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lynwood Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Moore Grove Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Blue Ball Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spring Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Yard Mead (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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