Cobham (Elmbridge) Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2025, Cobham (Elmbridge) recorded a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 10% below the UK average of 7.0. This translates to roughly one reported crime for every 160 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (35 incidents, 30.2% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and other theft (12 incidents). These patterns align with the seasonal context of December, a time marked by prolonged darkness, holiday-related retail activity, and increased household absences. Violence and sexual offences, which account for nearly a third of all crimes, may reflect heightened tensions in public spaces during the festive season, though the absence of specific data on incidents or locations means this remains a tentative interpretation. Anti-social behaviour, while slightly above the UK average (8% higher), showed a notable 36.7% month-on-month decline, potentially linked to targeted local initiatives or seasonal shifts in community engagement. The overall rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks, suggesting that Cobham’s built-up area environment—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones—may contribute to a more stable crime profile during the winter months.

December 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends compared to November. The most dramatic shift was a 500% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 6 incidents), a category that includes a wide range of non-specific offences. This jump, coupled with a 200% rise in 'theft from the person' (from 1 to 3 incidents), may indicate heightened vulnerability in certain areas during the festive period. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 53.8% (from 13 to 6 incidents), possibly due to reduced traffic or increased security measures around empty homes. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 36.7%, a decrease that could be attributed to seasonal factors such as fewer late-night gatherings or targeted police patrols. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate (1.9 per 1,000) was 26% below the UK average—a significant deviation that may reflect the area’s lower population density and higher proportion of stable households. Meanwhile, 'other theft' (12 incidents) exceeded the UK average by 35%, highlighting a localised challenge in commercial areas during the Christmas shopping peak. These fluctuations underscore the importance of understanding crime patterns through specific, rather than aggregated, data points.

Cobham’s crime rate in December 2025 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 7.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.7, a decline that aligns with typical seasonal patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent presence of crime in a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial land use. Over the course of the month, the 1-in-160 resident exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk: for every resident, there was a 0.625% chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This rate is particularly relevant for families with children, as it contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime during school holidays or festive events. When compared to the UK average, Cobham’s performance in certain categories—such as violence and sexual offences (26% below the UK rate) and vehicle crime (19% below)—suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may contribute to a more favourable crime profile. However, the 35% above UK average for 'other theft' indicates areas for targeted intervention, particularly in retail zones during the holiday season.