Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cobham (Elmbridge) maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, significantly below the UK average of 7.7 — a 36.4% gap. This performance underscores the area’s consistently lower crime profile, even as seasonal dynamics influenced specific categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.8% of all crimes, the highest share, with 34 incidents recorded. This category’s sharp rise from 13 cases in March reflects the impact of the Easter holiday period, which often brings increased foot traffic and social gatherings. Anti-social behaviour (15 cases) and criminal damage and arson (10 cases) followed as the next most common crimes, both remaining well below UK averages. The area’s low rates for shoplifting (70% below the UK average) and other theft (80% below) align with its character as a low-density, affluent built-up area within Elmbridge. Spring weather and Easter-related activities likely contributed to fluctuations in violent crimes, though the overall rate remains a testament to the area’s effective community policing and lower exposure to high-risk environments typically found in urban centres.

April 2025 saw a stark increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 13 to 34 cases — a 161.5% rise. This surge, coupled with a 66.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, suggests a shift in crime patterns during the Easter period. Despite this, Cobham remains significantly below UK averages for most categories: anti-social behaviour is 40% below the national rate, and shoplifting is 70% below. Vehicle crime, however, rose 40% to 7 cases, placing it 5% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The sharp decline in other theft (66.7%) and drugs-related crimes (50%) may reflect seasonal changes, with reduced indoor activity during spring. These fluctuations highlight the area’s vulnerability to specific triggers, such as public events or weather patterns, while maintaining its overall safety profile.

Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded 90 crimes in April 2025, translating to 3 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the local crime profile, though it remains a localised metric without a UK-wide equivalent. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 206 residents — a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area’s relatively low crime density compared to the national average. The previous month’s rate stood at 3.8 per 1,000, marking a 28.6% increase in April. While this rise is notable, Cobham’s overall rate of 4.9 per 1,000 still places it 36.4% below the UK average of 7.7. This contrast highlights the area’s consistently lower crime profile, even as specific categories like burglary show upward trends. The population-scaled perspective — 18,564 residents — further contextualises the figures, showing that the crime burden here is spread across a larger number of people than in more densely populated or high-crime regions.