Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cobham (Elmbridge)’s crime rate in April 2023 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This lower-than-average rate reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s character as a built-up part of a rural borough within Surrey. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 33.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (22 incidents, 23.9%) and public order offences (10 incidents, 10.9%). The dominance of violent crime in the local profile may be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces, where interactions between residents and visitors could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal context further informs these patterns, as April’s Easter period and milder spring weather likely increased outdoor activity and social gatherings, influencing the frequency of public order and anti-social behaviour. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Cobham was 35% below the UK average, suggesting that while these crimes remain a focus for local authorities, the area’s safety measures or community dynamics may help mitigate their occurrence. Meanwhile, property crimes were relatively low, with vehicle crime (4 incidents) and burglary (3 incidents) both significantly below UK averages. This contrast highlights the area’s unique balance between managing violent crime and maintaining lower rates of property-related offences, a trend that may be reinforced by local policing efforts or the physical layout of the built-up area.

April 2023 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories, with vehicle crime plummeting by 80% (from 20 to 4 incidents) and burglary decreasing by 72.7% (from 11 to 3). These declines may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity or increased security measures during the Easter period. Conversely, other crime surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), while possession of weapons rose sharply by 100% (from 0 to 3). These increases, though numerically small, highlight areas of concern, particularly the 186% above UK average rate for possession of weapons. Anti-social behaviour remained stable at 22 incidents, slightly exceeding the UK average by 2%, suggesting localized challenges in managing public conduct. The violent crime category, contributing 33.7% of all crimes, was 35% below the UK average, indicating that while violence remains a significant issue in Cobham, its rate is lower than the national trend. Such disparities underscore the importance of targeted interventions, as the area’s crime profile reveals both strengths and vulnerabilities in its safety landscape.

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, marking a 25.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the broader trend of seasonal shifts, as spring weather and Easter-related activities may have influenced patterns of outdoor and social engagement. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the local frequency of incidents in a relatable timeframe. When scaled to the population of 18,564, this translates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime compared to national averages. The population context further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes (92), the area’s density and community structure likely contribute to the manageable scale of incidents. This contrast with the UK average—where the rate is 7.5 per 1,000—suggests that local factors such as policing strategies, community cohesion, or land use may play a role in maintaining this lower rate, though these remain speculative without further data.