Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents in September 2023, placing it 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area’s unique crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 39.5% of all reported incidents, yet these crimes remained 16% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect Cobham’s character as a largely residential built-up area within Elmbridge, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, accounting for 16.5% of total crimes, and was 25% below the UK average. The area’s crime picture shows a distinct emphasis on property-related incidents, with vehicle crime at 9.2% of all crimes—slightly above the UK average. Seasonal factors in September, including the return of students to local schools and the start of university term, may influence crime patterns. The relatively low overall rate suggests a safer environment compared to many UK areas, though targeted vigilance in specific categories remains necessary.

September 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month shifts in crime trends for Cobham. Vehicle crime surged by 400%, jumping from 2 to 10 incidents—a stark outlier in the data. This spike may be linked to increased vehicle movements during the back-to-school season or changes in local parking dynamics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson dropped by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, potentially reflecting seasonal inactivity or improved community monitoring. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 14.3%, though it remained significantly below the UK average. Vehicle crime’s rate of 0.5 per 1,000 in Cobham was 4% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, underscoring a local vulnerability. Meanwhile, bicycle theft—though small in number—was 100% above the UK average, tied to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal travel patterns. These shifts highlight the need for tailored community engagement in specific crime categories.

Cobham’s September 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 22.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a growing need for vigilance in certain areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in September, a figure that, while low, includes the sharp rise in vehicle crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 170 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Cobham well within the lower quartile of UK areas. When scaled to population size, the 5.9 per 1,000 rate means that nearly 110 residents in Cobham experienced a crime during the month. This compares favourably to the UK average, yet the month-on-month increase from August to September warrants attention, particularly given the context of returning students and changing community dynamics. The relatively low crime rate, combined with the area’s residential character, suggests that local factors—such as strong community policing or seasonal patterns—play a role in maintaining safety, even as specific categories like vehicle crime show volatility.