Crime Rate in Ottershaw: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ottershaw

The total recorded crimes in Ottershaw, Runnymede, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ottershaw crime rate of 6.19 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 Ottershaw, encompassing approximately 4,200 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ottershaw Crime Hotspots

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

  • Flower Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Albury Close with total crimes: 3
  • Brunner Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ottershaw?

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

  • Relative to Runnymede:

    • In 2024, Ottershaw demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Runnymede average, with 436 crimes compared to 564.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ottershaw recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

    • In 2023, Ottershaw had fewer crimes than the Runnymede average, with 280 crimes compared to 513. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ottershaw recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Runnymede.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Runnymede, Ottershaw has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Ottershaw Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ottershaw has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 6.19 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Runnymede, UK

In 2024, the total Ottershaw crimes were 436. The crime rate of Ottershaw in 2024 was 103.79 (year) or 8.65 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Runnymede.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ottershaw were around 280 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.66 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Runnymede.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ottershaw)CrimesRank (Ottershaw)CrimesRank (Ottershaw)
Chertsey St Ann's64 4880 1760 1
Longcross, Lyne & Chertsey South87 1501 7417 9
Egham Town54 6839 3747 2
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
New Haw30 12402 12391 11
Virginia Water28 13406 11302 13

Ottershaw Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 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 (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 202414
September 202411
August 202413
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20259
February 202510
January 20254
December 202415
November 20247
October 202410
September 20243
August 202413
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

High Crime Locations Ottershaw in May 2025

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

1. Flower Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
2. Albury Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Brunner Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bittams Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Hillcrest Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shaw Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tucker Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Crispins Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Anningsley Park (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Holly Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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