Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Cobham (Elmbridge)'s crime profile in July 2023, accounting for 29.8% of all reported crimes. This category, at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, was 39% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 25.0% of total crimes at 1.4 per 1,000 — just 1% below the UK average. The area's overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 32.5% deficit compared to the UK's 8.3 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime environment. July's peak summer season, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely influenced patterns: violent crimes may partly explain the 31 recorded incidents, while anti-social behaviour could correlate with increased public activity in the built-up area. Property crimes, at 31 total, were split evenly between other theft (14 incidents) and vehicle crime (8 incidents), though both categories remained below UK averages. The absence of significant spikes in shoplifting or burglary suggests that the area's low crime rate may be reinforced by factors such as community cohesion or effective local policing. Seasonal dynamics — such as extended evenings and outdoor events — may have contributed to the balance between violent and property crimes.

July 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with possession of weapons increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and other theft rising by 40% (10 to 14 incidents). Anti-social behaviour also climbed by 36.8% (19 to 26 incidents), possibly linked to the summer festival season. Conversely, shoplifting and drugs offences both fell by two-thirds (from 6 to 2 incidents), while criminal damage and arson dropped by 44.4% (9 to 5 incidents). These fluctuations highlight a mixed picture: while violent crimes and anti-social behaviour rose, property-related offences showed signs of decline. Violence and sexual offences remained 39% below the UK average, suggesting that Cobham's low crime environment persisted despite seasonal pressures. The sharp increase in possession of weapons, though a single incident, could signal an emerging trend requiring attention. Residents might find the 32.5% deficit to the UK average reassuring, though the rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for continued community engagement during peak summer activity.

Cobham's crime rate in July 2023 fell to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, an 11.9% decrease from the previous month's 6.4 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area's historical trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported across the 31 days of July, equating to roughly one crime for every 179 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places Cobham in a safer category compared to many UK areas, where the average resident might face a higher frequency of incidents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area's 18,564 residents experienced a relatively low volume of crime, even as seasonal factors like festivals and extended evenings typically correlate with increased activity. The previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000 suggests a gradual downward trend, potentially influenced by sustained policing efforts or the area's inherent characteristics — such as its built-up nature within Elmbridge, which may foster a more vigilant community. While the 32.5% deficit to the UK average is notable, the 11.9% month-on-month reduction demonstrates that local conditions continue to drive crime rates below national benchmarks.