Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Cobham (Elmbridge) during July 2024, accounting for 21.7% of the 92 reported crimes. This category, which saw 20 incidents, was 61% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 40.5% below the UK average of 8.4, a gap that reflects the built-up area’s characteristics as a low-density, suburban district with strong community ties. Property crimes, at 44 incidents (47.8% of total), and anti-social behaviour, at 14 incidents (15.2%), formed the second and third most common categories. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and festivals—likely influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences rising in line with increased foot traffic and social gatherings. While vehicle crime remained elevated (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average, the area’s lower rates of burglary and shoplifting (0.3 and 0.4 per 1,000 respectively) suggest effective local policing and community engagement. The interplay between seasonal activity and local demographics appears to shape the crime picture, with transient populations contributing to spikes in specific categories while the area’s built-up nature limits more severe criminal activity.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 160% (5 to 13 incidents) and public order offences surging by 125% (4 to 9). These jumps may reflect the area’s summer activity, including festivals and events that draw larger crowds. Vehicle crime remained 52% above the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, a figure that could be linked to increased parking in local retail zones. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 50% (2 to 1), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 50% (6 to 3), suggesting a reduction in vandalism during the month. The breakdown also reveals that violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, were 61% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000. This contrast highlights Cobham’s unique profile, where community-focused policing and the area’s character as a suburban built-up district may temper more severe criminal activity compared to national trends.

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, a 5.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.7. This slight rise follows a pattern observed in other built-up areas during peak summer months, where transient populations and increased outdoor activity may contribute to fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with historical trends during July. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, reflecting a low monthly exposure compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in a localised timeframe. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s relative safety, with crime rates remaining significantly below the UK average despite the seasonal uptick. Such data helps frame the numbers in a way that resonates with everyday experiences in Cobham, where community cohesion and policing presence likely play a role in maintaining low crime levels.