Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 47.9% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, a characteristic often associated with well-maintained urban environments where community engagement and local policing may play a role in deterrence. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.2%) and burglary (11.8%). While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, Cobham’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 40% lower, a figure that may reflect the area’s relatively stable population and limited exposure to high-risk environments. The seasonal context of February—typically a period of reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower crime rate, with fewer opportunities for public order offences and property crimes. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences, even at a lower rate than the UK average, suggests a need for targeted community initiatives to address root causes. The data also reveals that burglary, though lower than the UK average (33% below), remains a concern, linked to the area’s built-up nature and proximity to residential properties. These patterns underscore the importance of tailored strategies to maintain the area’s safety while addressing specific vulnerabilities.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with 'Other crime' rising by 100% from zero to two incidents, marking an unexpected spike in this category. Shoplifting increased by 33.3%, likely influenced by seasonal retail activity, while burglary rose by 14.3%—a modest but significant change. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 66.7%, possibly reflecting reduced social gatherings during the winter months. Vehicle crime also dropped by 60%, aligning with lower traffic volumes and fewer opportunities for such incidents. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate stood at 1.5 per 1,000, 40% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 2.5 per 1,000 seen nationally. Residents may find the 66.7% decrease in public order crimes particularly reassuring, suggesting a reduction in disturbances that could impact local quality of life.

Cobham (Elmbridge)'s crime rate in February 2024 fell by 26.2% compared to January 2024, dropping from 5.0 to 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the winter months' typically lower outdoor activity and reduced social gatherings, which may contribute to fewer opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in February, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 273 residents, highlighting the relatively low level of criminal activity in this built-up area. With a population of 18,564, this monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s position as one of the safer communities in the UK, with crime levels consistently below the national average. The reduction from January to February suggests a seasonal pattern, possibly linked to the post-Christmas lull and the colder weather deterring outdoor crimes.